THE RADIALLY VIBRATING ROTATING GRAVITATIONAL GRADIENT SENSOR,

Abstract

The concept and operating characteristics of a radially vibrating gravitational gradient sensor are presented. The sensor is a tuned mechanical oscillator that responds to gravity-gradient forces when it is rotated in a stationary gravitational field. Because of the inherent dynamic magnification resulting from resonant or near resonant operation of the sensor it obtains high sensitivity and can potentially be used as an accurate attitude control sensor, an orbital altimeter, or a navigation aid in a variety of satellite applications. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0670571

Entities

People

  • Vladimir Chobotov

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altimeters
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Gravitational Fields
  • Gravity
  • Magnification
  • Navigation
  • Oscillators
  • Sensitivity
  • Stationary

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Structural Dynamics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris