Air Bearing Table Satellite

An air bearing table for satellite attitude control simulation abstract.

Air bearing table satellite.

An air bearing table for satellite attitude control simulation spacecraft attitude dynamics simulator actuated by cold gas propulsion system 21 october 2014 proceedings of the institution of mechanical engineers part g. This wide range of sizes offers a solution for nearly any small satellite from 1u picosatellites up to half ton minisatellites. Attitude control of a spacecraft is critical for its operations but at the same time poses a significant challenge to control engineers due to the non linear behaviour of attitude dynamics. Air bearing rotary tables.

Built for the most demanding applications every table provides ultra smooth motion sub micron accuracy and absolute repeatability. Journal of aerospace engineering vol. This paper presents new planar air bearing microgravity simulator which has two distinctive features. This is a used rotating air bearing test table for providing a nearly torque free spinning platform for testing spacecraft instruments or avionics.

Separate air bearings supporting each link of. Tests is based on application of planar air bearings which provide negligible friction and allow free planar motion of the satellite manipulator system on the granite table. Air bearing test turntable motion simulator weightlessnes spacecraft satellite. The unit is made up of a very heavy cast iron base spindle assembly slip ring drive motor and table assembly.

Piglide hb series spherical air bearings range in size from 50mm up to 300mm and can carry payloads from less than 10kg up to 635kg when supplied with compressed air at 80 psi.