Determining Spacecraft Reaction Wheel Friction Parameters
TBMG-5895
11/01/2009
- Content
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.
- Citation
- "Determining Spacecraft Reaction Wheel Friction Parameters," Mobility Engineering, November 1, 2009.