DETERMINING AND ANALYZING THE MAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON THE ISS
(ISKAZHENIYE)
Research Area: Technical Research and Experimentation
Expedition(s): 1-9
Principal Investigator(s): ● Mikhail Y. Belyaev, PhD, S.P. Korolev Rocket and Space
Corporation Energia, Korolev, Russia
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The Determing and Analyzing the Magnetic Interference on the ISS (Iskazheniye) investigation
determines and analyzes the magnetic interference on the ISS to improve the accuracy of
determining orientation using magnetic measurements sensors and to support the high-quality
analysis of scientific experiments, in which Earth’s magnetic field (EFM) is used, or accounted
for.
SPACE BENEFITS
The mathematical model
created and updated based on
the ISS magnetic interference
data obtained in the
Iskazheniye experiment during
various equipment operating
modes will make it possible, in
the stage of nominal station
operations, with an accuracy
acceptable for flight control, to
adjust station orientation
using sensors that require
minimal energy consumption.
In addition, this model will
make it possible not only to
account for the impact of
interference on some scientific
research devices, but also to support optimal planning of operations with them. The results of
this space experiment may be used to design and control other spacecraft and to conduct
research on them.
RESULTS
During Iskazheniye, information was obtained on the actual magnetic interference during the
operation of station service and scientific equipment, and the contribution of ISS RS systems
and equipment to the distortion of magnetometer readings with regards to orientation errors
was determined.
Location of magnetometers on the Service Module of the ISS RS.
Roscosmos image.