Tethered Satellite System control system designThis paper discusses the control aspects of the Tethered Satellite System mission. The deployer controls system uses length-error and tension-error feedback to control in-plane libration, length, and length rate. The satellite's reaction control system is used to augment tether tension, control rates and attitude about the tether axis, and to damp in-plane and out-of-plane libration. The orbiter's reaction control system is also used to control in-plane and out-of-plane libration. Results of simulations are presented for the flight portion of the Tethered Satellite System mission.
Document ID
19890052827
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tomlin, Donald D. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Mowery, David K. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Bodley, Carl S. (Martin Marietta Corp. Aerospace Group, Denver, CO, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 89-1568
Meeting Information
Meeting: International Conference on Tethers in Space - Toward Flight