Accession Number:

ADA056711

Title:

Development, Test, and Calibration of a Three-Axis Accelerometer System

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 6 Dec 1973-31 Dec 1977

Corporate Author:

BELL AEROSPACE TEXTRON BUFFALO NY

Personal Author(s):

• Lange, William G.

Report Date:

1977-12-15

Pagination or Media Count:

32.0

Abstract:

This report describes the development test and calibration of a single proof mass three axis electrostatic accelerometer intended for atmospheric density measurements in an earth orbiting satellite.

Descriptors:

• *SPACECRAFT COMPONENTS
• *ACCELEROMETERS
• ELECTROSTATIC PROBES
• GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
• ATMOSPHERIC DENSITY
• MEASUREMENT

Subject Categories:

• Atmospheric Physics
• Unmanned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE