REMOVAL OF STORED ANGULAR MOMENTUM FROM A CONTROL MOMENT GYRO SYSTEM BY MEANS OF GEOMAGNETIC TORQUING.
Abstract
An analysis was made of the problems associated with geomagnetic torquing, especially that no torque could be generated about an axis parallel to the earth's magnetic field. Disturbing torques on a 20,000 pound space station were analyzed and estimated to be one-tenth foot-pound. Analog and digital computer simulations were made of the geomagnetic torquing and control moment gyro systems. The maximum magnetic moment required for each of three axes was 2.4 foot-pounds per gauss. The maximum required momentum storage capability was 1600 foot-pound-seconds. The total weight of both systems was 4000 pounds. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0489775
Entities
People
- David W. Pleva
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology