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Design, fabrication and test of a prototype double gimbal control moment gyroscope for the NASA Space StationRecognizing the need to develop future technologies in support of the Space Station, NASA's Advanced Development Program (ADP) placed as its goal the design and fabrication of a prototype 4750 Newton-meter-second (3500 ft-lb-sec) Control Moment Gyroscope (CMG). The CMG uses the principle of momentum exchange to impart control torques for counteracting vehicle disturbances. This paper addresses the selection of the double gimbal CMG over the single gimbal and describes the major subassemblies of the prototype design. Particular attention is given to the choice of the materials, fabrication and design details dictated by the man-rated mission requirement. Physical characteristics and the results of functional testing are presented to demonstrate the level of system performance obtained. Comparisons are made of the measured system responses against design goals and predictions generated by computer simulation.
Document ID
19900034477
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Blondin, Joseph
(Allied-Signal Aerospace Co. Teterboro, NJ, United States)
Hahn, Eric
(Allied-Signal Aerospace Co. Teterboro, NJ, United States)
Kolvek, John
(Allied-Signal Aerospace Co., Guidance Systems Div., Teterboro NJ, United States)
Cook, Lewis
(Allied-Signal Aerospace Co. Teterboro, NJ, United States)
Golley, Paul
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 89-006
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Rocky Mountain Guidance and Control Conference
Location: Keystone, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: February 4, 1989
End Date: February 8, 1989
Sponsors: AAS
Accession Number
90A21532
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-36628
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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