Some Applications of Passive Spacecraft Orientation Techniques

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Swet, Charles J., author.

Conference Name:

SAE World Congress & Exhibition (1964-01-01 : Detroit, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1964

Summary:

A review is presented of the mission requirements and other considerations which led to the successful development of fully passive satellite orientation techniques at the Applied Physics Laboratory, The Johns Hopkins University. Proven methods of magnetic and gravity-gradient attitude control are briefly described, and their utility in various applications is discussed. Some refinements and extensions of these techniques are examined in relation to projected missions, and some areas of profitable future development are outlined

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Publisher Number:

640506

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Restricted for use by site license