AbstractThe requirements for several quite different missions requiring drag-free control are presented. The various elements of a drag-free control system are discussed: proof mass design considerations; optical, capacitive and SQUID sensing of the displacements between the proof mass and the satellite; gas and electrical thrusters as actuators; and design considerations for drag-free control laws.


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    Title :

    Drag-free control for fundamental physics missions


    Contributors:
    DeBra, D.B. (author)

    Published in:

    Advances in Space Research ; 32 , 7 ; 1221-1226


    Publication date :

    2003-01-01


    Size :

    6 pages




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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