Modeling of Magnetic Hysteresis.

Abstract

Magnetic hysteresis rods have been used successfully for damping the attitude motions of passively stabilized near-earth satellites. This paper describes the implementation of a model of magnetic hysteresis that is suitable for digital computer simulations of such motions. The model is based on the domain theory of magnetization, which assumes that a shifted rectangular hysteresis loop is associated with each domain. Coefficients used by the model are determined by least-squares fitting data from experimental hysteresis loops. For a type of hysteresis rod commonly in use, it is shown that a simplified version of the model may be used. Results from the theoretical model are compared with experimentally generated loops and show good agreement. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0736147

Entities

People

  • D. K. Anand
  • J. M. Whisnant
  • M. Sturmanis
  • V. L. Pisacane

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Coefficients
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Control Simulators
  • Digital Computers
  • Hysteresis
  • Magnetization
  • Simulations
  • Simulators

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers