Determining Spacecraft Reaction Wheel Friction Parameters

TBMG-5895

11/01/2009

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Software was developed to characterize the drag in each of the Cassini spacecraft’s Reaction Wheel Assemblies (RWAs) to determine the RWA friction parameters. This tool measures the drag torque of RWAs for not only the high spin rates (>250 RPM), but also the low spin rates (coast-down regions.

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"Determining Spacecraft Reaction Wheel Friction Parameters," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2009.
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Nov 1, 2009
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TBMG-5895
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English