SP-4012 NASA HISTORICAL DATA BOOK: VOLUME III
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS 1969-1978
 
Figure 4-7. The ATS 5 gravity gradient stabilization system was designed to serve as a verification of a previously developed mathematical model for a gravity-stabilized vehicle in synchronous orbit.

 

Figure 4-7. The ATS 5 gravity gradient stabilization system was designed to serve as a verification of a previously developed mathematical model for a gravity-stabilized vehicle in synchronous orbit. The system was comprised of three major hardware areas: (1) four gravity gradient booms, extension mechanisms, and a scissoring mechanism, (2) passive dampers and (3) attitude sensors.

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