SOLAR POINTING CONTROL.

Abstract

A biaxial positioning platform is described which has been designed for pointing small space flight experiments at the sun from an orbiting satellite. The mechanical features of the gimbal system and the electronic circuitry used to control the moving parts are described. Pointing accuracy achieved with typical satellite behaviors is better than 1 min of arc. Average power demand is less than 5 W. Successful orbital operation over a 3-month period from an earth-oriented satellite has been obtained and is described. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0813810

Entities

People

  • William T. Chater

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Flight
  • Platforms
  • Space Flight
  • Space Systems

Readers

  • Robotics and Automation.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers