Aerodynamic characteristics of spherically blunted 45-deg half-angle cones
Pressure, force, and dynamic stability tests on spherically blunted cones, and comparison with calculated aerodynamic coefficients
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Pressure, force, and dynamic stability tests on spherically blunted cones, and comparison with calculated aerodynamic coefficients
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Variable magnetic baffles were used to allow a change in baffle geometry to improve thruster performance and stability. Test results are presented. Thruster performance characteristics were analyzed to show how magnetic baffle field strength can improve performance at a fixed beam current, as well as increase the range of ion beam current for throttling.
Results are presented of experimental investigation of the controlled and uncontrolled dynamical behavior of a rotating or artificial gravity space station including flexible body effects. A dynamically scaled model was supported by a spherical air bearing which provided a nearly moment free environment. Reaction jet system were provided for spin-up and spin-down and for damping of wobble motion. Two single-gimbal gyros were arranged as a control moment gyro wobble damping system. Remotely controllable movable masses were provided to simulate mass shift disturbances such as arise from crew motions. An active mass balance wobble damping system which acted to minimize the wobble motions induced by crew motions was also installed. Flexible body effects were provided by a pair of inertia augmentation booms. Inertia augmentation booms are contemplated for use on rotating space stations to cause the spin axis moment of inertia to be the largest of the three moments of inertia as is necessary to assure gyroscopic stability. Test runs were made with each of the control systems with the booms locked (rigid body) and unlocked (flexible body).
Thruster performance and stability over a range of beam currents is a function of the hollow cathode propellant flow which depends in part on the baffle geometry. Variable magnetic baffles have been used to allow a change in baffle geometry to improve thruster performance and stability. Test results of a 30-cm thruster with magnetic baffle are presented. Thruster performance characteristics are analyzed to show how the magnetic baffle field strength can improve performance at a fixed beam current, as well as increase the range of ion beam current for throttling.