Analytical Study to Measure Solar Radiation Pressure on NTS-3 Satellite Using Mesa Accelerometer.

Abstract

This report describes analytical studies performed to optimize the measurement of solar radiation pressure on the NTS-3 satellite using a three axis electrostatic accelerometer. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 31, 1977
Accession Number
ADA049347

Entities

People

  • Murray M. Meldrum
  • William G. Lange

Organizations

  • Bell Aircraft Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Centrifuges
  • Convection
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Environment
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Pressure
  • Solar Radiation
  • Spacecraft
  • Storage
  • Telemetry
  • Test Equipment
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Plasma Physics.
  • Solar Physics

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster