RW-1Nms
Dragonfly Aerospace
A high-fidelity reaction wheel designed for imaging satellites, offering exceptional platform stability and precise control with minimal disturbance torques.
Key figurescomparable across the catalogue
- Mass
- 1 kg
- Power
- 1.2 W
- Largest dimension
- 102.8 mm
Normalised to common units so this product can be compared with others in its category. The supplier's own wording is below.
As published by the supplier
- Angular momentum
- 1.0 Nms @28.5 V
- Torque
- ±39 mNm (±74 mNm)*
- Control modes
- Current, Speed and Torque Control
- Rate (Speed, Torque)
- 10 Hz
- Speed range
- ±10 000 RPM
- Interface
- CAN / RS485
- Supply voltage
- 12–36 V
- Power @ 0.1 nms
- ~ 1.2 W
- Peak power
- 108 W
- Operating temperature
- -20 °C to +60 °C
- Dimensions
- 102.8 × 100 × 50 mm*
- Mass
- 1.0 kg
About
The RW-1Nms is a reaction wheel specifically engineered for imaging satellites that demand exceptional platform stability and precise control while minimizing disturbance torques. This reaction wheel features a high reliability and efficient design, exhibiting minimal momentum error during torque control. It delivers high torque output for swift slew maneuvers and achieves high maximum momentum, all within a compact form factor. Additionally, the RW-1Nms includes a comprehensive set of protection features, ensuring robust and reliable operation in demanding space environments. It is ITAR-Free and has a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 9.
Documentation
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