Fluidic momentum controller

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1987-02-27

1988-10-11

Barefoot, Galen L.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

74572, 244164, B64G 128

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047765410

ABSTRACT:
Large angular control moments and torques are developed by controllably circulating a relatively small mass of liquid (22) through small diameter pipes (20) describing a large diameter loop (15f,a,b). The loop (15), by thus generating and storing angular momentum, can thereby provide efficient cancellation of periodic, non-accumulating, externally induced rotational disturbances. The loop (15) is preferably located on or near the periphery of a structure (10) which is to be thus stabilized.

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