Modular reaction wheel assembly to shield electronics on a satellite
US6515221B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/54
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Reaction wheels are placed around an enclosure so that the reaction wheel rotors provide a radiation shield for electronic components inside the enclosure.
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