Systematic vectored thrust calibration method for satellite mome

Details Systematic vectored thrust calibration method for satellite mome Systematic vectored thrust calibration method for satellite mome

1995-12-22

1998-06-16

Kashnikow, Andres

Aeronautics and astronautics

Spacecraft

Attitude control

244168, 244169, 244164, B64G 128

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057657807

ABSTRACT:
A method of simultaneously performing a translational maneuver of a spacecraft by a thruster and dumping momentum from the spacecraft during a time period P. The method entails aligning the thruster along a thrust vector which is fixed during the time period P, wherein the thrust vector is aligned with the center of mass of the spacecraft at a time P/2, and firing the thruster throughout the time period P.

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