Device to de-spin objects with very high spin

Details Device to de-spin objects with very high spin Device to de-spin objects with very high spin

1980-05-27

1982-09-21

Jordan, Charles T.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Missile stabilization or trajectory control

Stabilized by rotation

244 31, F42B 1332

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043503152

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed which are particularly adapted to quickly de-spin a rapidly rotating object or projectile. Weights are released from the object in a series of distinct stages, thus discarding enough momentum to reduce the spin of the object to a desired minimal value. The weights are released simultaneously by a single release means thereby assuring perfectly symmetrical and synchronized release of the respective weights. The result is a pure de-spin of the object without imparting other motion to the object.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2372383 (1945-03-01), Lee
Fedor, J. V. "Theory and Design Curves for a Yo-Yo De-Spin Mechanism for ellites," Aug. 1961.
Cornille, Jr.; Henry J., "A Method of Accurately Reducing The Spin Rate of a Rotating Spacecraft,"Oct. 1962.

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