A theoretical investigation of the influence of the aerodynamic torque on a Skylab-type satellite is presented. Only the case of free flow of uniform velocity and completely diffuse reflection is considered. It is found by linear stability analysis that the satellite has no stable equilibrium. (Author)
Effect of Gravitational and Aerodynamic Torques on a Rigid Skylab-Type Satellite
1974
37 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Dynamics of an axisymmetric satellite under the action of gravitational and aerodynamic torques
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