Engineering aspects of the Stanford relativity gyro experimentAccording to certain theoretical predictions, the Newtonian laws of motion must be corrected for the effect of a gravitational field. Schiff (1960) proposed an experiment which would demonstrate the effect predicted by Einstein's Theory of General Relativity on a gyroscope. The experiment has been under development at Stanford University since 1961. The requirements involved make it necessary that the test be performed in a satellite to take advantage of weightlessness in space. In a discussion of engineering developments related to the experiment, attention is given to the development of proportional helium thrusters, the simulation of the attitude control system, aspects of inner loop control, the mechanization of the two-loop attitude control system, the effects of helium slosh on spacecraft pointing, and the data instrumentation system.
Document ID
19810048483
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Everitt, C. W. F. (Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Debra, D. B. (Stanford University Stanford, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Physics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 81-025
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Rocky Mountain Guidance and Control Conference