Deriving the spin rate and orientation from the quiescent spacecraft ABRIXAS using optical observations

Physics

Scientific paper

Rate now

  [ 0.00 ] – not rated yet Voters 0   Comments 0

Details

Satellite Failure, Optical Observations

Scientific paper

With the power loss of ABRIXAS shortly after launch and consequent absence of telemetry, there was urgent need to determine ABRIXAS' spin rate and orientation to assess the possibility of re-establishing telemetry during periods of full-Sun orbits. We conducted optical and video observations of ABRIXAS passages, and later simulated the optical appearance of ABRIXAS based on a three-dimensional model of its reflectivity properties. Here we show (I) how the spin rate of ABRIXAS slowed down between June and December 1999 and (II) what information can be deduced on the temporal change of the orientation of the spin axis. We discuss the benefit of using ground based optical observation as a cost effective way to develop information about the orientation of a satellite when there is no telemetry.

No associations

LandOfFree

Say what you really think

Search LandOfFree.com for scientists and scientific papers. Rate them and share your experience with other people.

Rating

Deriving the spin rate and orientation from the quiescent spacecraft ABRIXAS using optical observations does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Deriving the spin rate and orientation from the quiescent spacecraft ABRIXAS using optical observations, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Deriving the spin rate and orientation from the quiescent spacecraft ABRIXAS using optical observations will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

     

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1105582

  Search
All data on this website is collected from public sources. Our data reflects the most accurate information available at the time of publication.