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The MESA accelerometer for space applicationAn electrostatically suspended proof mass in the Miniature Electrostatic Accelerometer (MESA) is used to measure acceleration in the submicro-g range. Since no fixed mechanical suspension (such as springs or strings) is used, the constrainment scaling can be changed electrically after being placed in orbit. A single proof mass can sense accelerations in three axes simultaneously. It can survive high-g pyrotechnic-generated shocks and launch environments while unpowered.
Document ID
19910003100
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Lange, William G. (Textron Bell Aerospace Co. Belmont, CA, United States)
Dietrich, Robert W. (Textron Bell Aerospace Co. Belmont, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1990
Publication Information
Publication: NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center, Measurement and Characterization of the Acceleration Environment on Board the Space Station
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Accession Number
91N12413
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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