The control system for TR-1A rocket
Abstract
A small launcher called TR-1A for microgravity experiments has been developed. It is a single-staged solid rocket which is able to carry maximum payload of 750 kg to a sub-orbital flight path with an experiment time of 6 minutes or more. The first flight of TR-1A was successfully conducted on September 16, 1991. This paper describes the design concept and analysis of the control system of TR-1A rocket, which adopts aerodynamic attitude control using 4 canards actuated by an electromechanical control actuation system (CAS) and angular rate control using cold N2 gas with a reaction control system (RCS). In addition, the flight results of these systems are described.
- Publication:
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Space Technology and Science
- Pub Date:
- 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992spte.symp.1007M
- Keywords:
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- Actuators;
- Attitude Control;
- Canard Configurations;
- Control Systems Design;
- Electromechanical Devices;
- Rocket Vehicles;
- Servocontrol;
- Fiber Optics;
- Flight Tests;
- Microgravity;
- Solid Propellant Rocket Engines;
- Spacecraft Design, Testing and Performance