Effects of torques due to aerodynamic drag and gravity gradient are computed for satellites orbiting at altitudes of between 80 and 375 mi; equilibrium position is determined as function of altitude for both dumbbell and cylindrical-shaped object; equilibrium position of cylindrical object in three dimensions is considered as function of altitude; equations.
Effect of aerodynamic forces on satellite attitude
J Astronautical Sciences
Journal of the Astronautical Sciences ; 6 , n 3
1959
6 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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