Space missions ranging from small scientific satellites to large manned spacecraft have, for many years, utilized systems of spinning flywheels to maintain vehicle attitude. These systems have included momentum and reaction wheels as well as control moment gyros. Extension of that technology to satisfy the additional tasks associated with energy storage has also been pursued. The combining of control and energy storage features into one system has been pursued. The combining of control and energy storage features into one system has been examined by NASA for space applications and demonstrated in the laboratory. The impact of technology advances in such areas as composite material rotors, magnetic suspensions, motor/generators, and electronics have prompted a re-evaluation of the viability of the flywheel storage system concept for aerospace applications. This paper summarizes the results of this re-examination and identifies shortfalls in the various technology areas.
An overview of integrated flywheel technology for aerospace application
Ein Ueberblick ueber die Technologie integrierter Schwungraeder fuer Raumfahrtanwendungen
1985
6 Seiten, 11 Bilder, 26 Quellen
Conference paper
English
Flywheel Technology Development Program for Aerospace Applications
British Library Conference Proceedings | 1997
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