Survey of Reaction Control Systems for Synchronous Satellites 670543
The analysis performed in the selection of a reaction control system for a spinning synchronous satellite is presented. A 2000 lb satellite is chosen as an illustrative example and the detailed steps followed in defining a tradeoff study leading to the selection of a preferred propulsion system are described. A “genesis” of the propulsion systems' requirements is presented, followed by a definition of those criteria used in the selection of the optimum reaction control system.
Citation: Ellion, M., DiCristina, H., and Wolf, L., "Survey of Reaction Control Systems for Synchronous Satellites," SAE Technical Paper 670543, 1967, https://doi.org/10.4271/670543. Download Citation
Author(s):
M. Edmund Ellion, H. DiCristina, L. M. Wolf
Affiliated:
Space Systems Div., Hughes Aircraft Co
Pages: 18
Event:
Aerospace Systems Conference and Engineering Display
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
SAE 1967 Transactions-V76-A
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