An attitude stabilization system is proposed for a meteorological satellite program, POMS (Polar Orbiting Meteorological Satellite). Its mission is to measure the radiative exchange between earth and space. The system should allow a simultaneous instrument pointing at sun and earth. Existing methods and sensors which permit reliable operation and low-cost realization were selected.
Design of an Attitude Stabilization System for the Small Meteorological Satellite POMS Auslegung Eines Lagestabilisierungssystems fuer den Kleinen Meteorologischen Satelliten Poms
1976
21 pages
Report
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Englisch
Unmanned Spacecraft , Attitude stability , Meteorological satellites , Satellite attitude control , Spacecraft stability , Three axis stabilization , Climate , Cold gas , Feasibility analysis , Germany , Horizon scanners , Instrument orientation , Polar orbits , Radiative transfer , Solar sensors , West Germany , POMS satellite