METHODS OF LONGITUDINAL CONTROL FOR 24-HOUR ORBIT SATELLITES

Abstract

Two possible modes of longitudinal correction are discussed. One utilizes a unidirectional thrust capability and the other a bidirectional capability. A typical system will probably contain both capabilities with a hot gas engine providing the unidirectional thrust and a cold gas engine providing the bidirectional thrust. A discussion of the general problem and the sources of error are presented and a simplified model for the system is given. The unidirectional, or hot gas, system is described. A discussion is included of the fixed aiming point technique. The bidirectional, or cold gas, system is also described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 10, 1960
Accession Number
AD0269305

Entities

People

  • Thomas L. Ii Gunckel

Organizations

  • TRW Inc.

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Cold Gases
  • Fluids
  • Gases
  • Hot Gases
  • Unidirectional

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers