Magnetic bearings for an optical disk read/write headA program is described whose aim is to establish the technical feasibility of developing magnetic bearings for an optical disk buffer for use in a spacecraft environment. The approach taken was to develop the specifications for the magnetic bearings and define the hardware configuration, controller characteristics, position sensors, and electronic functions required.
Document ID
19890027873
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hockney, Richard (SatCon Technology Corp. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Eisenhaure, David (SatCon Technology Corp. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Hawkey, Timothy (SatCon Technoloy Corp. Cambridge, MA, United States)