A RELIABLE GALVANOMETER MOVEMENT FOR USE IN SPACE APPLICATIONS

Abstract

The report describes the tests performed on a small galvanometer movement, using a pivot-jewel bearing, to assess its suitability for use in space applications. Although only a small number of units was tested, the results suggest that with minor modifications, the mechanism is reliable under a space environment and well suited to certain satellite applications due to its small size, weight, and extremely low power consumption.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0669674

Entities

People

  • C. T. Farr

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aluminum
  • Aluminum Alloys
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Energy Consumption
  • Environmental Tests
  • Frequency
  • Galvanometers
  • Jewel Bearings
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Random Vibration
  • Recording Systems
  • Space Environments
  • Spacecraft
  • Standards
  • Tape Recorders
  • Vibration

Readers

  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Thermal Physics or Thermal Science.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites