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Hall effect devices have found important applications in space technology. Artificial magnetic hysteresis damping of the attitude motion of the DODGE and RAE-A satellites was achieved with Hall effect devices. They are used to measure the magnet strength in the trim magnet systems for NIMBUS, LANDSAT, SAS-A, and SAS-B satellites. They are used to provide commutation of DC power for brush-less DC motors for SATCOM, DMSP, and the Atmosphere Explorer satellites. The drag-free sensing system (called DISCOS) for the NOVA satellites requires a very slender magnet for damping proof-mass motions. The uniformity of magnetization of this magnet is critical. A Hall effect detector was used to measure the magnet strength and confirm the required uniformity on the magnets for flight.
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Mobley, F.F. (1980). Applications of Hall Effect Devices in Space Technology. In: Chien, C.L., Westgate, C.R. (eds) The Hall Effect and Its Applications. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4757-1367-1_19
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