Closed Form Magnetic Quarter Orbit Switch Point Solution.

Abstract

A closed form solution is derived for determining the location of a set of magnetic switch points, spaced 90 deg apart in the orbit, which will allow the spin axis of a satellite to be moved in any, achievable, desired direction from any initial orientation. Additional closed form equations are derived for determining the magnitude of the motion that will result for a given set of switch points. The simplicity of the calculations make the technique extremely useful for applications where savings in computer time or storage are desired and for design studies where quick solutions to many cases are required. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 15, 1977
Accession Number
ADA048624

Entities

People

  • L. K. Herman

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Angular Momentum
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Dipoles
  • Equations
  • Euler Angles
  • Integrals
  • Magnetic Dipoles
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Magnetic Moments
  • Momentum
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers