On the possible reversal of a satellite spin axis

• Autorzy: Hara, K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

When a top revolves (Ω) in a circular orbit under universal gravitation in the direction opposite to the top spin (ω) (ω > Ω), there is a chance that the spin axis will reverse from 0 = 180° to 0 = 0° and align with the vertical axis of revolution. In this paper we speculate that another external torque originates in the gyroscopic effect by revolution, an effect ultimately caused by axial precession φ. We propose a satellite experiment to test the validity of this theory.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

satellite spin axis; spin axis; gyroscope spin; universal gravitation

• Czasopismo: Journal of Technical Physics
• Rocznik: 2009
• Tom: Vol. 50, no 2
• Strony: 75-85
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., rys.

Twórcy

autor

Hara, K.

• Shukoh Middle School, Sendai Ikuei Gakuen, 5-6-1 Takahashi, Tagajo, Miyagi, 985-0853 Japan,

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