Annular momentum control device used for stabilization of space vehicles and the like
Abstract
An annular momentum storage device for stabilization of space vehicles about two axes perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the annular momentum storage device is described. The body of the vehicle is centrally located within the annulus of an annular shaped rotating inertial mass. Magnetic bearings support the inertial mass and are attached to a toroidal shaped housing which encloses the inertial mass. A linear induction motor is mounted along either the inner or outer periphery of the inertial mass for driving the same. Suitable projecting members are attached between the centrally located body of the vehicle and the housing containing the inertial mass.
- Publication:
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration Report
- Pub Date:
- October 1975
- Bibcode:
- 1975nasa.reptT....A
- Keywords:
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- Gyrostabilizers;
- Rotating Bodies;
- Spacecraft Stability;
- Control Stability;
- Mechanical Devices;
- Moments Of Inertia;
- Patents;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles