Magnetic torquing system for changing the spin rate of an orbiti

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1977-02-22

1978-09-19

Kunin, Stephen G.

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

364453, 364459, B64G 100

Patent

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041148410

ABSTRACT:
The angular momentum of a tumbling orbiting satellite is changed to reduce the spinning of the spacecraft such that the spacecraft can operate in an essentially stabilized condition. The change in spin rate is accomplished by the development of a magnetic torque by commutation of magnetic air coils in response to earth sensor signals controlled by spacecraft logic. The coils are disposed to produce magnetic dipoles transverse to the satellite spin axis such that by interacting with the earth's magnetic field a torque is developed in a direction opposite the spin vector. The logic selects the proper magnetic dipole based upon data from sensors detecting the presence of the earth for the development of the desired magnetic torque.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3189298 (1965-06-01), Buckingham et al.
patent: 3489372 (1970-01-01), Ellis et al.
patent: 3534925 (1970-10-01), Gatlin
patent: 3834653 (1974-09-01), Perkel

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