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Energy and momentum management of the Space Station using magnetically suspended composite rotorsThe research addresses the feasibility of using magnetically suspended composite rotors to jointly perform the energy and momentum management functions of an advanced manned Space Station. Recent advancements in composite materials, magnetic suspensions, and power conversion electronics have given flywheel concepts the potential to simultaneously perform these functions for large, long duration spacecraft, while offering significant weight, volume, and cost savings over conventional approaches. The Space Station flywheel concept arising out of this study consists of a composite-material rotor, a large-angle magnetic suspension (LAMS) system, an ironless armature motor/generator, and high-efficiency power conversion electronics. The LAMS design permits the application of appropriate spacecraft control torques without the use of conventional mechanical gimbals. In addition, flywheel systems have the growth potential and modularity needed to play a key role in many future system developments.
Document ID
19860040068
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Eisenhaure, D. B.
(Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Oglevie, R. E.
(Rockwell International Corp. Downey, CA, United States)
Keckler, C. R.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Subject Category
Spacecraft Propulsion And Power
Accession Number
86A24806
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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