Effect of Satellite Orbital Perturbations on the Proposed Gyroscope Test of General Reliability.
Abstract
The report discusses the orbital perturbation effects on the responses of the subtly arranged gyroscope system proposed to test general relativity in a polar-orbiting satellite. It is shown that secular orbital plane precession due to oblateness of the earth may impair the ability of the experiment to distinguish the Einstein and Brans-Dicke theories of relativity. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0739500
Entities
People
- Yam T. Chiu
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation