Attitude control for spacecraft Patent
Attitude control system for spacecraft based on conversion of incident solar radiation on movable control surfaces into mechanical torques
Acord, J. D.↗
Engineering topics
Publications and source records attributed to Randall, J. C..
Attitude control system for spacecraft based on conversion of incident solar radiation on movable control surfaces into mechanical torques
The amount of solar radiation incident on a specially prepared bimetallic strip is simply and reliably controlled by a light valve. This device is valuable for systems requiring temperature regulation.
Solar pressure vane actuator system for spacecraft attitude control