NASA NTRS · 19750026239
A feasibility study of developing toroidal tanks for a spinning spacecraft
Abstract
The use of toroidal tanks in an advanced Pioneer, spin-stabilized Jupiter orbiter was investigated. Fluid behavior in spinning toroids was evaluated and the need for a propellant acquisition system was established. A common surface tension acquisition system design was selected from four candidates for gas-free liquid feed to a single outlet in both MMH and N2O4 tanks. Fabrication of toroidal tanks using either titanium or aluminum alloys is feasible. Integration of two toroidal tanks with surface tension systems in place of four spherical tanks provides spacecraft weight, packaging, structural mounting, thermal control and stability advantages.
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Anderson, J. E., Fester, D. A., Dugan, D. W.. 1974-10-01. A feasibility study of developing toroidal tanks for a spinning spacecraft. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19750026239
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