Electrostatic Accelerometers for Space Applications: Modern State and Prospects of Development
https://doi.org/10.17285/0869-7035.0088
Abstract
The paper presents an overview of electrostatic accelerometers designed for various space projects. Engineering solutions aimed at high accuracy of measurements are described. Applications and development trends of electrostatic accelerometers, as well as the ways to improve their operation performance are discussed.
About the Authors
A. A. Krasnov
Concern CSRI Elektropribor, JSC
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg
V. G. Rozentsvein
Concern CSRI Elektropribor, JSC
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Saint Petersburg
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