The purpose of an accelerometer is to measure non-gravitational specific forces, whereas a drag-free system aims at reducing non-gravitational forces on a test mass. Both measurement and reduction of non-gravitational forces are important prerequisites for scientific satellite missions in fundamental physics and geodesy. In this chapter, the main principles are explained and methods for the control design of drag-free systems are discussed.
Accelerometers and Drag-Free Control
Principles of Spacecraft Control ; Chapter : 6 ; 155-171
2022-04-16
17 pages
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English
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996
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|British Library Conference Proceedings | 1996
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