Spacecraft.GravityGradientTorque() Method

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Description

Calculates the gravity gradient torque acting on the spacecraft assuming a point mass model for the central body. The gravity gradient torque vector is referenced from the origin of the Spacecraft BCS.

Timing Precision Mode

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Method Signature

Spacecraft.GravityGradientTorque(

)

Return Value

Type:	Array of number (size = 3)
Units:	N m

Returns a vector corresponding to the torque about the spacecraft center of mass.

Syntax

myArray1 = mySpacecraft1.GravityGradientTorque();