The algorithm used in the reel maneuver was refined so as to develop a workable pre-release maneuver with particular emphasis on accounting for propagation delay and the dynamics of the tether itself in order to release the payload with no loss of tension along the wire.


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    Title :

    The study of the use of tethers for payload orbital transfer. Continuation of investigation of electrodynamic stabilization and control of long orbiting tethers


    Contributors:
    Colombo, G. (author)

    Publication date :

    1983-01-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English