Stabilization of gravity oriented satellites Patent

Stabilization system for gravity-oriented satellites using single damper ro

Estimation and prediction of the attitude of a passive gravity-stabilized satellite

Method for predicting attitude of passive gravity stabilized satellit

A technique for passive attitude control of solar oriented interplanetary spacecraft

Passive damping technique for attitude control of solar orientated interplanetary spacecraf

Study for fabrication, evaluation, and testing of monolayer woven type materials for space suit insulation

An alternative space suit insulation concept using a monolayer woven pile material is discussed. The material reduces cost and improves the durability of the overgarment, while providing protection similar to that provided by multilayer insulation (MLI). Twelve samples of different configurations were fabricated and tested for compressibility and thermal conductivity as a function of compression loading. Two samples which showed good results in the initial tests were further tested for thermal conductivity with respect to ambient pressure and temperature. Results of these tests were similar to results of the MLI tests, indicating the potential of the monolayer fabric to replace the present MLI. A seaming study illustrated that the fabric can be sewn in a structurally sound seam with minimal heat loss. It is recommended that a prototype thermal meteroid garment be fabricated