Accession Number:

AD0843825

Title:

Analog Simulation of Satellite Magnetic Attitude Stabilization.

Descriptive Note:

Technical memo.,

Corporate Author:

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV LAUREL MD APPLIED PHYSICS LAB

Personal Author(s):

• Morrison, James

Report Date:

1968-08-01

Pagination or Media Count:

72.0

Abstract:

This is an engineering report on an analog computer simulation of Earth satellite attitude control using electromagnetic stabilization with enhanced magnetic hysteresis damping. Background for the simulation is given, followed by a presentation of equations used. The equations are developed into a block diagram that is, in turn, mechanized into an analog computer simulation. The report discusses the simulation in the details of its mechanization and use, including difficult areas. Author

Descriptors:

• *ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES
• ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS
• SIMULATION
• TORQUE
• MAGNETIC FIELDS
• COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
• ANALOG COMPUTERS
• STABILIZATION SYSTEMS
• HYSTERESIS
• DAMPING
• CIRCUITS

Subject Categories:

• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE