In-orbit performance of the OAO inertial reference unit
Abstract
Performance of the inertial reference unit (IRU) in the Orbiting Astronomical Observatory (OAO-C) is documented. The OAO and IRU are briefly described along with the data reduction programs used to calibrate the IRU in orbit. Application of gyros with good long-term drift stability to future spacecraft such as the Large Space Telescope and Earth Observatory Satellite is discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- June 1974
- Bibcode:
- 1974STIN...7617181H
- Keywords:
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- Inertial Reference Systems;
- Oao 3;
- Performance;
- Computer Programs;
- Data Reduction;
- Gyroscopes;
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles