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Precise attitude control of the Stanford relativity satellite.A satellite being designed by the Stanford University to measure (with extremely high precision) the effect of General Relativity is described. Specifically, the satellite will measure two relativistic precessions predicted by the theory: the geodetic effect (6.9 arcsec/yr), due solely to motion about the earth, and the motional effect (0.05 arcsec/yr), due to rotation of the earth. The gyro design requirements, including the requirement for precise attitude control and a dynamic model for attitude control synthesis, are discussed. Closed loop simulation of the satellite's natural dynamics on an analog computer is described.
Document ID
19730053278
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bull, J. S.
Debra, D. B. (Stanford University Stanford, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Automatic Control Conference
Location: Columbus, OH
Start Date: June 20, 1973
End Date: June 22, 1973
Accession Number
73A38080
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-05-020-019
CONTRACT_GRANT: F33615-72-C-1297
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Public
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