Solar Sails: Magnetic Torque

• The magnetic torque force attempts to anti-align the B-field & magnetic dipole. t = m x B = NiA x B

• Plugging in for standard:

  • 10nT IMF B-field, 10kA, 0.9Mm2 = 90N-m
  • .a=t/I = 0.16mdeg/s2
  • = 12 min/45deg adjustment

Notes: