Satellites and subsystems > Attitude > Attitude actuators > Reaction wheels > Reaction Wheel RW-10NMS
Key highlights
The RW-10NMS reaction wheel is designed for small to medium size LEO satellites which require highly stabilised, 3-axis controlled, agile platforms. It can be used as both a torque actuator and momentum storage device and can be controlled with speed and torque commands.
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Last updated: 2023-05-25
Reaction Wheel RW-10NMS
Technical specs
maximum torque
190mNm (can be increased up to 280mNm if required)
angular momentum storage
10 Nms (@ 4100 rpm and 60 mNm torque)
7.2 Nms (@ 3000 rpm and 190 mNm torque)
7.2 Nms (@ 3000 rpm and 190 mNm torque)
speed range
-4300 to 4300 rpm
angular speed control accuracy
0.12 rpm
design lifetime
7 yr
length
235 mm
width
235 mm
height
73 mm
mass
< 5 kg
moment of inertia
0.023 kg m^2
static unbalance
< 5 g mm
voltage
22 to 34 V
power
<1.5 W (idle)
<3 W (@1000 rpm)
<3 W (@1000 rpm)
max power
110 W
communication
RS422
operating temperature
-20 to 60 C
random vibration (qualification)
14 Grms
radiation tolerance
> 15 krad
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