Air Core Magnetic Torquer

A CubeSat could use up to three air core magnetic torquers for momentum unloading. The torque requirement is based on the peak disturbance torque for a 3U design because the magnetic torquers, on average, must produce sufficient torque to control the spacecraft. Since the torquers can only produce 2-axis torque this requirement is an average across the entire orbit.

An air core torquer does not have any residual dipole and is simpler to integrate into a CubeSat than an iron core torquer. It can be used as an on/off device or as a linear control device.

The interface is a single two line plug connector. The number of windings and wire gauge can be customized to your requirements. The wire comes pre wrapped on a frame which can be attached to the CubeSat frame described above. The frame fits in any bay of an nU CubeSat and is flush with the frame.

For more information, please contact cubesat at psatellite.com to discuss your needs.