The phenomenon of energy dissipation in spinning spacecraft is discussed with particular reference to its dependence on spacecraft inertia properties. Specific dissipation mechanisms are identified. The effect of external environmental factors on spin stability is also discussed. Generalized curves are presented relating system stability to the principal inertia ratio for various forms of energy dissipation. Dual-spin systems and the effect of lateral inertia asymmetry are also reviewed.


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    Title :

    Effect of inertia properties on attitude stability of nonrigid spin-stabilized spacecraft


    Contributors:
    Lang, W. E. (author) / Young, J. P. (author)

    Publication date :

    1974-04-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English