Helmholtz Coil System

3-dimensional Helmholtz coil system to generate custom magnetic fields

Helmholtz Coils Operating Picture
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Credits: Nanoavionics



The Helmholtz Coil System is a set of six copper coils that, through the control of their electrical current, generate a constant magnetic field. This system includes a load surface with an air-bearing interface that fastens the subsystems/devices under test. The equipment is used during testing and calibration activities for various subsystems and devices of a spacecraft's attitude control system.

SpecificationValue
ManufacturerServiciencia S.L.
Dimensions1.42 m x 1.26 m x 1.31 m
Air bearing platform surface0.125 m²
Generated Field1.51 uT/A
Max. Intensity800 uT
Max. Current4.0 A @ DC
Orthogonality error0.2º