Torques and Attitude Sensing in Earth Satellites
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Torques and Attitude Sensing in Earth Satellites

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Torques and Attitude Sensing in Earth Satellites

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Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Volume 7: Torques and Attitude Sensing in Earth Satellites focuses on the possible torques that can affect the angular momentum of an Earth satellite. This book provides an understanding of the environment in which a satellite operates. Organized into 16 chapters, this volume starts with an overview of the application of force-free motion to space programs. This text then discusses the torque effects of a gravitational field, particularly with its gradient. Other chapters consider a particular method of gravity-gradient stabilization that utilizes a passive device to damp librations and thereby attain a vertical orientation. This book discusses as well the effects of the geomagnetic field on the angular motion of a satellite. The reader is also introduced to the method of magnetic attitude control employed in the Tiros satellite. The final chapter deals with the problem of horizon sensing, which is important for satellites requiring Earth stabilization. Astrophysicists will find this book useful.

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Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2012
Print ISBN
9780123957764
eBook ISBN
9780323162388
Topic
Technology & Engineering
Subtopic
Aeronautic & Astronautic Engineering
Index
Technology & Engineering

Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. Torques and Attitude Sensing in Earth Satellites
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Table of Contents
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1. Rotational Motion of Passive Space Vehicles
  8. Chapter 2. Passive Gravity-Gradient Stabilization for Earth Satellites
  9. Chapter 3. The Application of Gyrostabilizers to Orbiting Vehicles
  10. Chapter 4. Generalized Gravity-Gradient Torques
  11. Chapter 5. Aerodynamic and Radiation Disturbance Torques on Satellites Having Complex Geometry
  12. Chapter 6. Forces and Torques Due to Coulomb Interaction with the Magnetosphere
  13. Chapter 7. Dynamical Considerations Relating to the West Ford Experiment
  14. Chapter 8. Exploitation of Magnetic Torques on Satellites
  15. Chapter 9. Magnetic Attitude Control of the Tiros Satellites
  16. Chapter 10. Satellite Angular Momentum Removal Utilizing the Earth's Magnetic Field
  17. Chapter 11. Torques and Attitude Sensing in Spin-Stabilized Synchronous Satellites
  18. Chapter 12. On the Motion of Explorer XI around Its Center of Mass
  19. Chapter 13. An Investigation of the Observed Torques Acting on Explorer XI
  20. Chapter 14. Horizon Sensing in the Infrared: Theoretical Considerations of Spectral Radiance
  21. Chapter 15. Horizon Sensing for Attitude Determination
  22. Chapter 16. Earth Scan Analog Signal Relationships in the Tiros Radiation Experiment and their Application to the Problem of Horizon Sensing
  23. Author Index
  24. Subject Index

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