New thruster configurations for spacecraft attitude control systemsDesign characteristics of thruster configurations for spacecraft attitude control systems investigated. A standard six engine approach is developed and used as the basis for comparison of different thruster configurations. These methods include cases of both skewed and non-skewed configurations. Simulation results are used as a basis for comparison, critical thruster design factors being given based on an analysis of the data.
Document ID
19760064257
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Colburn, B. K. (Texas A & M University College Station, Tex., United States)
Chakravarthi, K. R. (Southern Services, Inc. Birmingham, Ala., United States)
Drinkard, D. M. (U.S. Army Fort Bliss, Tex., United States)
Boland, J. S., III (Auburn University Auburn, Ala., United States)