LIMIT CYCLES IN REACTION JET ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS SUBJECT TO EXTERNAL TORQUES
Abstract
The effects of external torques such as gravitational, aerodynamic, magnetic, etc., experienced by orbiting satellites, on the limit cycle operation of a reaction jet attitude control system, were studied. Expressions were developed for the impulse requirements of the limit cycle operation of a system under the action of external torques. Among the results reported is the interesting fact that destabilizing torques can be used to reduce impulse required below that of a torque free system.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 16, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0278162
Entities
People
- G. T. Aldrich
- L. K. Herman
- P. R. Dahl