THE REACTION OF A RIGID BODY TO A UNIFORM FORCE FIELD.
Abstract
The paper describes a method for determining the forces of reaction of a stationary, rigid body to a uniform, external, force field. The forces produces rotation. The results of the paper are applicable to general Newtonian force fields including electromagnetic and gravitational fields. Typically, the method can be used to determine the torque on a satellite from the earth's magnetic field. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 17, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0689111
Entities
People
- Milton H. Lackey
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory