Charging of spinning spacecraft /
A.G. Rubin, K.H. Bhavnani, M.F. Tautz.

Description

Main Author

Rubin, Allen G.

Related Names

Tautz, M. F.
Bhavnani, K. H.
U.S. Air Force Geophysics Laboratory.

Language(s)

English

Published

Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts : Air Force Geophysics Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force, 1979.

Subjects

Space vehicles.
Satellites.
Rotational motion (Rigid dynamics)
Plasma (Ionized gases)
Geostationary satellites.
Rotational motion (Rigid dynamics)
Plasma (Ionized gases)
Geostationary satellites.
Space vehicles.
Satellites.

Summary

It has become possible to calculate the effects of spin rate on charging only since the advent of the NASCAP three-dimensional computer simulation code. These spin effects are surveyed here for the first time. There is not only a dramatic difference in potential distribution between a three-axis stabilized and a spinning satellite, but also the case of slow spin at 1 rpm is shown to constitute a distinct intermediate case, asymptotic to the rapid spin case but with appreciable voltage modulation around the spin equator. (Author).

Note

Research supported by the Air Force Geophysics Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command, United States Air Force, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.
Space Physics Division Project 7661.
ADA084807 (from http://www.dtic.mil).
"29 October 1979."

Physical Description

17 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

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