Free-Flying Magnetometer Launcher Conceptual Design.

Abstract

The need exists for a launch mechanism to propel a magnetometer (i.e., free-flying magnetometer FFM) from a high altitude sounding rocket or low earth-orbiting (LEO) satellite. Research has been conducted to conceptually design a unique launcher for this purpose. This launcher will provide the greatest degree of variability in FFM launch velocity and spin rate, according to the given requirements, and will allow for two distinct FFM spatial geometric launching orientations with respect to the major launch axis. Also, this launcher will be relatively easily integrated into existing or future space or rocket host vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA326391

Entities

People

  • Fred J. Brandon
  • John A. Condon
  • Michael S. Hollis

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Assembly
  • Control Systems
  • Dc Motors
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Fabrication
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Launchers
  • Launching
  • Magnetometers
  • Materials
  • Military Research
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Spacecraft
  • Spacecraft Orbits
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

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