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.
Drag-free control for fundamental physics missions
Advances in Space Research ; 32 , 7 ; 1221-1226
2003-01-01
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Drag-Free Control for Fundamental Physics Missions
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