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Magnetic control assembly qualification modelFabrication and testing of the magnetic control assembly (MCA) are summarized. The MCA was designed as an add-on unit for certain existing components of the Nimbus and ERTS attitude control system. The MCA system consists of three orthogonal electromagnets; a magnetometer probe capable of sensing external fields in the X, Y, and Z axes; and the control electronics. An operational description of the system is given along with all major drawings and photographs. Manufacturing and inspection procedures are outlined and a chronological list of events is included with the fabrication summary.
Document ID
19730006752
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Shen, R. C. (Ithaco, Inc. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Fleming, R. (Ithaco, Inc. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Rutkowski, M. Z. (Ithaco, Inc. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Fowler, R. Z. (Ithaco, Inc. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
September 2, 2013
Publication Date
October 25, 1972
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Report/Patent Number
REPT-90569
NASA-CR-130142
Accession Number
73N15479
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS5-21867
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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