Helmholtz Coil Magnetic Field Testing
OreSat (Portland State Aerospace Society)
They use a DIY Helmholtz cage to precisely control and test magnetic field vectors for magnetometers and magnetorquers.
About this service
The company employs a DIY Helmholtz ‘cage’ consisting of three (X,Y,Z) Helmholtz coils. This setup allows for the precise control of magnetic field vectors within the cage. It is specifically used to test the functionality and calibration of magnetometers, which measure magnetic fields, and magnetorquers, which generate magnetic fields for attitude control in space.
