NORTHROP GRUMMAN SUPPORT SERVICES CORP
IGF::OT::IGF TIPPING POINT TECHNOLOGIES - "REACTION SPHERE -ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM" - THIS PROJECT FOCUSES ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF A NOVEL ATTITUDE CONTROL DEVICE THAT OFFERS ADVANTAGES OVER TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS. ADVANTAGES OF THE REACTION SPHERE SYSTEM OVER REACTION WHEELS AND CMGS INCLUDE ELIMINATING MECHANISMS THAT WILL WEAR OUT DUE TO FRICTION, REMOVING THE RISKS OF GIMBAL LOCK, AND REDUCING THE DEVICE MASS, POWER CONSUMPTION, AND VOLUME.