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Apparatus measures very small thrustsMeasurement of very small thrusts of an ion engine are made by mounting the engine on a platform supported by leaf springs which are loaded to have a zero spring constant. Measuring apparatus includes an inductive sensor, servo amplifier, and a counterthrust feedback system.
Document ID
19640000080
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Date Acquired
August 2, 2013
Publication Date
November 1, 1964
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
WOO-048
Report Number: WOO-048
Accession Number
64B10284
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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