CONTROL MOMENT GYROSCOPE GIMBAL ACTUATOR STUDY

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Abstract:

The purpose of this study is the determination of an optimal gimbal actuator for large double gimbal control moment gyros. The optimization study is divided into three distinct phases torquers and transmissions, which together form the actuators, and controllers. The DC torquer and an epicyclic transmission are selected as optimal, on the basis of power, weight, size, reliability and performance. Pulse width modulation of a type designated as single channel is established as the optimal controller. To demonstrate the application of the optimal actuator configuration, a preliminary design layout was completed for mounting at one pivot of a CMG having an angular momentum of 1000 foot-pound-seconds. The design includes all necessary structure and a tachometer generator, weighs 23 pounds, consumes less than 45 watts at full torque and also fulfills all performance requirements. It has a threshold of 3 and a reliability of 0.9741 for one year and 0.9956 for two months while in operation.

Author(s):
Morine, L. ; O'connor, T. ; Carnazza, J. ; Varner, H. ; Pool, D.
Author Organization(s):
BENDIX CORP TETERBORO NJ ECLIPSE-PIONEER DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jan-Sep 1966
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0801885
Pagination:
0239

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFFDL-TR-66-158
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 33(615)-3465
Monitor Series:
TR-66-158, AFFDL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.5_Strengthen Global Defense Posture; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*GYROSCOPES, *MANNED SPACECRAFT, OPTIMIZATION, ATTITUDE CONTROL SYSTEMS, ACTUATORS, GIMBALS, STABILIZATION SYSTEMS, HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS, SYNCHROS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Manned Spacecraft
Keyword(s):
TRANSMISSIONS(MECHANICS)
Report Date:
1966 Nov 01