The Effect of Direct Solar Radiation on the Attitude of the Skynet Spacecraft.

Abstract

Analytical expressions are derived for the forces and torques acting on a spin stabilized cylindrical satellite due to direct solar radiation. These expressions are then used to determine the effects of direct solar radiation on the attitude and orbit of the SKYNET spacecraft, and a comparison is made with the observed behaviour of the spacecraft. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 11, 1972
Accession Number
AD0747694

Entities

People

  • G. J. Davison
  • R. H. Merson

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Radiation
  • Solar Radiation
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Components
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris