The study carried out a trade off analysis of power, thermal control and other parameters to provide a basis for the architectural design.

This ensured air circulation and thermal control for the roof.

However, some mission characteristics led to design changes: primarily in the areas of thermal control, communications and electrical power.

Thermal control to perform analyses on the spacecraft body and solar array.

A radiator with an area of 1.5 square metres is mounted on one side to provide thermal control.

When it is in the neighborhood of a heat source, like a star, it turns off all its primary systems, including propulsion and thermal control.

Additionally, louvers are used as semi-passive means of thermal control on spacecraft.

This "configuration" can also be adjusted by using varying plug designs for a more exact thermal control.

Richard was apparently correct with his hypothesis about the connection between the main propulsion system and the overall thermal control of Rama.

The actuator options give a choice of thermal, 3-point control, or modulating control.