STUDY OF A SOLAR SENSOR FOR USE IN SPACE-VEHICLE ORIENTATION CONTROL SYSTEMS

Abstract

A solar sensor is proposed to meet the existing need for orienting space vehicles toward the sun. Consideration has been given to such requirements as reliability, capture capability, sensitivity,AND POWER CONSUMPTION. The effects of varying certain design parameters are shown and improvements are suggested. The effects of a space environment are discussed. Results obtained from an experimental model of a solar sensor are presented. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0257283

Entities

People

  • Paul R. Spencer

Organizations

  • National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerospace Environments
  • Control Systems
  • Energy Consumption
  • Environment
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Reliability
  • Sensitivity
  • Space Environments
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers