DRAG-FREE SPACECRAFT AS PLATFORMS FOR SPACE MISSIONS AND FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS

Authors
DEBRA DB
Citation
Db. Debra, DRAG-FREE SPACECRAFT AS PLATFORMS FOR SPACE MISSIONS AND FUNDAMENTAL PHYSICS, Classical and quantum gravity, 14(6), 1997, pp. 1549-1555
Citations number
30
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
Classical and quantum gravity → ACNP
ISSN journal
02649381
Volume
14
Issue
6
Year of publication
1997
Pages
1549 - 1555
Database
ISI
SICI code
0264-9381(1997)14:6<1549:DSAPFS>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
A short review of the technology employed in the drag-free flights to date, on the Transit programme and planned missions is presented. The sensing, actuation, spacecraft design and control laws are discussed. The requirements for several quite different missions are presented an d their comparison helps illustrate some aspects of drag-free design.