FLUID FLYWHEEL ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEM STUDIES,

Abstract

A single-axis attitude control system using a fluid flywheel as the torque-producing element is analyzed. The control laws that are either analyzed or derived are: (1) proportional control, (2) minimum orientation time control, and (3) minimum electrical-power consumption control. Pontryagin's Maximum Principle was used to derive the latter two control laws. Experimental laboratory data are presented for the proportional control system. The smooth, low-velocity performance obtained using a fluid flyywheel is demonstrated. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 17, 1964
Accession Number
AD0606316

Entities

People

  • D. J. Griep

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Traffic Control Systems
  • Attitude Control Systems
  • Control Systems
  • Energy Consumption
  • Entry Control Systems
  • Flight Control Systems
  • Flywheels
  • Orientation (Direction)

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Operations Research