Orientation of the Angular Momentum Vector of a Space Vehicle at the End of Spin-Up

S. G. Tzafestas
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S. G. Tzafestas: National Technical University, Electrical Engineering Department

Chapter 38 in Selected Papers of Demetrios G. Magiros, 1985, pp 446-454 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this paper, the angular momentum vector of a space vehicle at the end of spin-up is determined. Use is made of the concept of the helicoid precession, which characterizes the rotational motion of the vehicle during the action of a constant thrust acting on the vehicle.

Keywords: Space Vehicle; Roll Axis; Angular Momentum Vector; Precession Angle; Roll Torque (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1985
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DOI: 10.1007/978-94-009-5368-0_38

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