@inproceedings{c84a66c575bf4d7eb83eab23856a4bee,
title = "Development of a variable inertia reaction wheel system for spacecraft attitude control",
abstract = "Attitude control is an important basic function for most spacecraft. The primary objective of this experiment was to improve the capability and flexibility of a reaction wheel attitude control system by introducing variable inertia reaction wheels. This enhancement might provide at least two advantages: variable precision and vehicle reorientation without changing the reaction wheel angular velocity. To demonstrate these advantages, a prototype of a variable inertia reaction wheel system was flown in a microgravity environment aboard NASA's KC-135A {"}Weightless Wonder V{"} aircraft as a free floating experiment. The data collected during flight suggests the control system performed well, and that a variable inertia system offers increased flexibility in attitude control.",
author = "Christian, {John A.} and Turbe, {Michael A.} and Kabo, {Erik M.} and Manno, {Laura C.} and Johnson, {Eric N.}",
year = "2004",
month = dec
day = "1",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "1563476703",
series = "Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference",
pages = "1933--1945",
booktitle = "Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference",
note = "Collection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference ; Conference date: 16-08-2004 Through 19-08-2004",
}