The Technology Market Assessment (TMA) mission addresses the magnetic disturbances caused by reaction wheels on scientific payloads. This mission aims to develop magnetically clean reaction wheels that enhance the accuracy and reliability of sensitive scientific instruments in space missions.
Key Objectives
Validate the magnetic interference problem caused by traditional reaction wheels
Develop strategies for mitigating magnetic effects of reaction wheels
Manufacture, assemble, and test designs with minimal magnetic field emissions
The TMA team has progressed in two main areas: software development and hardware prototyping. The team has created code to analyze data from magnetometers, enabling precise measurement and characterization of magnetic fields. Additionally, the team has manufactured an initial flywheel that will serve as the foundation for future versions aimed at mitigating magnetic field effects caused by reaction wheels