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Record 1 2010-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
DEF

A momentum transfer and storage device in which a wheel is driven by an electric motor.

OBS

The motor torque transfers the momentum from the main body of the spacecraft to the wheel.

OBS

Such devices are particularly suitable for correcting cycling disturbing torques and are also used to provide very accurate torque control.

PHR

Reaction wheel off-loading.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
CONT

Les essais d'endurance des roues à inertie et à réaction [...] se sont poursuivis favorablement.

OBS

L'acronyme RW est spécifique à RADARSAT.

Spanish

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