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*Shield radiator surfaces to moderate heat flow to space
* '''Principle:''' Bi-metallic spring sense the radiator temperature, open/close the radiator to deep space.
[[File:ATC3.png|thumb|center|600px| Louver mechanism. Image inspired from [http://www.tak2000.com/data/satellite_tc.pdf here]]]
====Heat Pipes====
*Wicking material returns fluid to hot end
*Provide high heat transfer rates even with small temperature differences
[[File:ATC1.png|frame|center|Heat Pipe Mechanism. Image reproduced from [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Heat_Pipe_Mechanism.png here]]]
===Comparison of Passive and Active Thermal Control ===