2024. Using Helium to Predict the Mass Properties of an Object in the Vacuum of Space

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Title2024. Using Helium to Predict the Mass Properties of an Object in the Vacuum of Space
Publication TypeConference Paper
Paper Number2024
Year of Publication1991
AuthorsBoynton, Richard S., Bell R., and Wiener K.
Paper Category6. INERTIA MEASUREMENTS
Conference50th Annual Conference, San Diego, California, May 20-22
Conference LocationSan Diego, California
PublisherSociety of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Date Published5/20/91
Abstract

How can mass properties of objects designed to operate in space best be measured in an earth based lab? Mass properties measurements of lightweight objects designed to operate in the vacuum of outer space have traditionally been made in a vacuum chamber in order to eliminate the efforts due to the mass of the air surrounding the object. Vacuum chambers are expensive and inconvenient to use. The novel method described in this paper eliminates the effect of the air mass without requiring a vacuum chamber. This method works for any shape object.

Pages8
Key Words06. Inertia Measurements
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