Simulation and dimensionless modeling of magnetically induced reorientation
Abstract
A computational simulation of magnetic positive positioning is used to model cryogenic propellant reorientation in reduced gravity. A magnetic bond number is defined for this process and preliminary data in the literature suggest that a threshold value limit may exist above which liquid reorientation will occur. Results of magnetic positive positioning simulations in two different small scale tanks are presented and evaluated. An analysis of the data is provided and evidence is presented which supports the conclusion that the magnetic Bond number may be a viable predictor of magnetically actuated propellant reorientation. © 2000 by J G. Marchetta and J. I. Hochstein.
Publication Title
38th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit
Recommended Citation
Marchetta, J., & Hochstein, J. (2000). Simulation and dimensionless modeling of magnetically induced reorientation. 38th Aerospace Sciences Meeting and Exhibit https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2000-700
