Systematic vectored thrust calibration method for satellite momentum control

Systematic vectored thrust calibration method for satellite momentum control

A method of simultaneously performing a translational maneuver of a spacecraft (20) by a thruster (36) and dumping momentum from the spacecraft (20) during a time period P. The method entails aligning the thruster (36) along a thrust vector (V) which is fixed during the time period P, wherein the th...

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Hauptverfasser: YOCUM, JOHN F., JR, BARSKY, MICHAEL F
Format: Patent
Sprache:eng ; fre ; ger
Schlagworte:
AIRCRAFT
AVIATION
COSMONAUTICS
PERFORMING OPERATIONS
TRANSPORTING
VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT THEREFOR
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Zusammenfassung:A method of simultaneously performing a translational maneuver of a spacecraft (20) by a thruster (36) and dumping momentum from the spacecraft (20) during a time period P. The method entails aligning the thruster (36) along a thrust vector (V) which is fixed during the time period P, wherein the thrust vector (V) is aligned with the center of mass (46) of the spacecraft (20) at a time P/2 and firing the thruster (36) throughout the time period P.