Fixed-axis electric sail deployment dynamics analysis using hub-mounted momentum control
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actaastro.2017.11.048
Abstract: Abstract The deployment dynamics of a spin stabilized electric sail (E-sail) with a hub-mounted control actuator are investigated. Both radial and tangential deployment mechanisms are considered to take the electric sail from a post-launch stowed… read more here.
Keywords: deployment; configuration; control; hub ... See more keywords
Locally-optimal electric sail transfer
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DOI: 10.1177/0954410017728975
Abstract: This paper analyzes the locally-optimal heliocentric transfer of a spacecraft propelled by an electric solar wind sail, an innovative propellantless propulsion system that generates a propulsive acceleration exploiting the momentum of solar wind particles. The… read more here.
Keywords: optimal electric; transfer; solar wind; locally optimal ... See more keywords