Title :
Stability of a Magnetic Suspension Device
Author :
Parente, Robert B.
Author_Institution :
Department of Engineering University of California Los Angeles, Calif. 90024
fDate :
5/1/1969 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents an analysis of a magnetic suspension device which is used in place of mechanical bearings for the gyro rotors of inertial guidance systems. A formula for the suspension device´s strength is derived, the criteria for the device´s stability is given, and the device´s potential instability (when that criteria is violated) is explained. Data are given of an experiment which confirms the analysis of this instability.
Keywords :
Couplings; Differential equations; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic devices; Magnetic flux; Magnetic levitation; Magnetic losses; Mechanical bearings; Stability; Tuned circuits;
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1969.309850
