Reaction Wheel Assemblies

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:alternativeTo thrusters
gptkbp:component electric motor
flywheel
gptkbp:controlledBy onboard computer
gptkbp:enables precise pointing
stabilization without propellant
gptkbp:failureMode bearing failure
electrical failure
gptkbp:function control orientation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Reaction Wheel Assemblies
gptkbp:operates conservation of angular momentum
gptkbp:replacedBy magnetorquers
control moment gyroscopes
gptkbp:requires gptkb:battery
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:satellite
gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope
gptkb:Dawn_spacecraft
gptkb:Kepler_Space_Telescope
satellites
gptkbp:usedFor attitude control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hubble_Space_Telescope_servicing_mission
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7