Method of using a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope

A method for providing spatial stability and electrical power with a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope (HPCMG) (102), the method comprising:

• producing spatial stability force (122) for the HPCMG by spinning a central mass (208, 300, 400) within a first transverse gimbal assembly (206) about a first axis (216) of rotation of a control moment gyroscope (CMG) (200), wherein the CMG (200) includes the first transverse gimbal assembly, the central mass, and a second gimbal assembly (210) rotationally connected to the first transverse gimbal assembly, wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is rotationally connected to the central mass at a first position (212) of the first transverse gimbal assembly and at a second position (214) of the first transverse gimbal assembly along the first axis of rotation (216), and wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation (218) at a first position (220) of the second gimbal assembly;
• and
• charging the central mass (208, 300, and 400) with a first voltage potential (120 and 234) through conductive bearings (202 and 204), wherein the conductive bearings (202 and 204) are in signal communication with the central mass (208, 300, and 400) and rotationally connected to both the central mass (208, 300, and 400) and the first transverse gimbal assembly (206).

A method for providing spatial stability and electrical power with a hybrid power source and control moment gyroscope (HPCMG) (102), the method comprising:

• producing spatial stability force (122) for the HPCMG by spinning a central mass (208, 300, 400) within a first transverse gimbal assembly (206) about a first axis (216) of rotation of a control moment gyroscope (CMG) (200), wherein the CMG (200) includes the first transverse gimbal assembly, the central mass, and a second gimbal assembly (210) rotationally connected to the first transverse gimbal assembly, wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is rotationally connected to the central mass at a first position (212) of the first transverse gimbal assembly and at a second position (214) of the first transverse gimbal assembly along the first axis of rotation (216), and wherein the first transverse gimbal assembly is configured to rotate about a second axis of rotation (218) at a first position (220) of the second gimbal assembly;
• and
• providing an electrical signal to or from the central mass via conductive bearings (202, 204), wherein the conductive bearings are in signal communication with the central mass and rotationally connected to both the central mass and the first transverse gimbal assembly.