MAGNETIC AND GRAVITY ATTITUDE STABILIZATION OF EARTH SATELLITES

Abstract

Methods by which magnetic and gravity attitude stabilization systems can be established are discussed. Ways in which attitude control can affect functioning of solar power systems and thermal balance are also discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0271383

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Fischell

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Orbits
  • Dipole Moments
  • Directional Antennas
  • Gravitational Fields
  • Magnetic Dipoles
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Observatories
  • Orbital Inclination
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Polar Orbits
  • Radio Waves
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Satellite Orientation
  • Spacecraft

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Organizational Psychology.
  • Plasma Physics / Magnetohydrodynamics

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers