RESEARCH ON SATELLITE ATTITUDE CONTROL USING PLASMA PINCH ENGINES

Abstract

This report covers theoretical and experimental research of single axis attitude control systems using Pinch Plasma Engines as torquing devices; and describes the experimental apparatus and open and closed loop tests, as well as the analyses which corroborate the test results. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1964
Accession Number
AD0353288

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Attitude Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Engines
  • Entry Control Systems
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Plasma Engines
  • Satellite Attitude Control
  • Satellite Orientation

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

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