A disturbance compensation system for satellites based on the drag-free concept was mechanized and flown, using a spherical proof mass and a cam-guided caging mechanism. The caging mechanism controls the location of the proof mass for testing and constrains it during launch. Design requirements, design details, and hardware are described.


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    Title :

    Caging Mechanism for a drag-free satellite position sensor


    Contributors:
    Hacker, R. (author) / Mathiesen, J. (author) / Debra, D. B. (author)


    Publication date :

    1976-07-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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