A STUDY OF THE STABILIZATION OF AN EARTH SATELLITE

Abstract

This study is concerned with the stabilization in attitude of an earth satellite. In particular two ways of obtaining good stabilization are studied. One by use of a gas rocket; which yields a non linear system ("On - Off" type) studied by the phase plane method. The other by use of flywheels: the stabilization is then a linear one. In both cases it is shown that a great simplification can be introduced in the stability equations by the introduction of some approximations. Even, in the non linear case, the approximations (practically always justified) bring an enormous simplification in the computations by suppressing the coupling between the three axis around which the stabilization is applied.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1962
Accession Number
AD0408621

Entities

People

  • Francois A. Jazede

Organizations

  • New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Circular Orbits
  • Control Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Earth Observation Satellites
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Government Procurement
  • Linear Systems
  • Orbits
  • Satellite Orbits
  • Solar Radiation
  • Stabilization Systems
  • Transfer Functions
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers