An investigation of the fine-pointing control system of a soft-gimbaled orbiting telescope /
Frederick R. Morrell.

Description

Main Author

Morrell, Frederick R.

Related Names

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Langley Research Center.

Language(s)

English

Published

Washington, DC : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1970.

Subjects

Large astronomical telescopes > Large astronomical telescopes / Evaluation.
Artificial satellites > Artificial satellites / Attitude control systems.
Artificial satellites > Artificial satellites / Orbits.

Summary

"Computer-simulation results are presented for the rigid-body planar equations of motion of an attitude-stabilized orbiting telescope passively coupled to a manned service module. This coupling is provided through a set of soft springs and a two-axis gimbal alined [sic] with the telescope center of mass. Principal nonlinearities in the suspension system and the telescope control system are included. The simulation indicates feasibility of this operational mode."--P. [i].

Note

"L-6988."
"NASA TN D-5829."
Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Electrical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, March 1968.--Report documentation page.
"June 1970."
Also available online in PDF from NASA Technical Reports Server Web site.

Physical Description

[i], 37 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

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