Split Flywheel Assembly With Attitude Jitter Minimization
AssigneeUniversity of Florida Research Foundation, Inc.
InventorsVivek Nagabhushan, Norman G. Fitz-Coy
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Abstract
Various embodiments of the present invention include assemblies and methods for minimizing the amplitude of attitude jitter. In one embodiment, a split flywheel assembly includes a plurality of independent concentric flywheels axially aligned and in operable engagement with one another such that each flywheel is configured to be independently controlled in order to manipulate the phase difference therebetween.
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A split flywheel assembly for minimizing the amplitude of attitude jitter, the split flywheel assembly comprising:
- a plurality of independent concentric flywheels axially aligned and in operable engagement with one another such that each flywheel is configured to be independently controlled in order to manipulate the phase difference therebetween.
A method for minimizing the amplitude of attitude jitter, the method comprising:
- providing a plurality of independent concentric flywheels axially aligned and in operable engagement with one another;
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- independently controlling each flywheel so as to manipulate the phase difference therebetween.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.