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.
Caging Mechanism for a drag-free satellite position sensor
1976-07-01
Conference paper
No indication
English
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