DSCS (Defense Satellite Communications System)III 9444 despin pointing anomaly
Abstract
This report presents the results of an investigation of minor intermittent pointing wander in 9444 and other DSCS II satellites. It describes the effect to sticking in the preload mechanism, and shows numerical reasons for this conclusion.
- Publication:
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Final Report TRW Defense and Space Systems Group
- Pub Date:
- April 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983trw..rept.....F
- Keywords:
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- Defense Communications System (Dcs);
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Spacecraft Communication;
- Anomalies;
- Ball Bearings;
- Payloads;
- Spin Reduction;
- Telecommunication;
- Launch Vehicles and Space Vehicles