Self-powered, drag-compensated, tethered satellite system as an orbiting transmitter at ULF/ELF
Abstract
The development of a self-powered, drag-compensated, tethered satellite system which performs as an orbiting transmitter at ULF/ELF is described. A method for obtaining a long orbital life for the system and self-powered operation of the tether is discussed. The electrodynamic drag compensation and signal generation are achieved by operating the system in two modes, generator of dc electric power and thruster.
- Publication:
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Tethers in Space
- Pub Date:
- September 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986tesp.nasa.....E
- Keywords:
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- Electrostatic Drag;
- Extremely Low Radio Frequencies;
- Radio Transmitters;
- Spacecraft Power Supplies;
- Tethered Satellites;
- Earth Orbital Environments;
- Electrodynamics;
- Electromotive Forces;
- Low Altitude;
- Magnetohydrodynamic Waves;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking