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Magnetic Despinning SystemElectrical coil reduces spinning and tumbling speed of orbiting satellites through eddy-current braking. Induction of eddy currents into skin of satellite by electromagnetic field produces torques that oppose rotation.
Document ID
19840000166
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Von Tiesenhausen, G. F.
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 8
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MFS-25966
ISSN: 0145-319X
Report Number: MFS-25966
Accession Number
84B10166
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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