NASA NTRS · 19840000166
Magnetic Despinning System
Abstract
Electrical coil reduces spinning and tumbling speed of orbiting satellites through eddy-current braking. Induction of eddy currents into skin of satellite by electromagnetic field produces torques that oppose rotation.
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Von Tiesenhausen, G. F.. 1985-01-01. Magnetic Despinning System. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19840000166
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