PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST AEROSPACE MECHANISMS SYMPOSIUM, MAY 19-20 1966.

Abstract

CONTENTS: Flight-proven mechanisms on the nimbus weather satellite; Extendible boom device; Mariner-IV structural dampers; Mechanism for spacecraft reflectance-degradation experiment; Noncontaminating separation systems for spacecraft (project zip); A vibration isolation mount; Gemini/agenda docking mechanism; Drag make-up sensor for low-altitude satellites; Spacecraft hydraulic timers; Solar cell gravity-stabilization booms; Analysis of aerospace impact problems; Compression-spring separation mechanisms; Mariner IV science platform structure and actuator design, development, and performance; Nonmagnetic explosive-actuated indexing device; Low-temperature effects on materials for aerospace mechanisms; High-impace-resistant mechanisms; A pyrotechnic shock isolation mechanism; Conical pivot bearings for space applications; Compression springs at elevated temperatures; Simplified space mechanisms using subliming solids; Zero-G testing of satellite inspection mechanisms; A concept for the design of variable-viscosity, variable-stiffness dampers; Analysis of a satellite angle-of-attack sensor; Explosively actuated (pyromechanical) devices for spacecraft applications; Development of a passive damper for a gravity-gradient stabilized spacecraft; An extendible structure for solar electric power in space.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 20, 1966
Accession Number
AD0638916

Entities

Organizations

  • Santa Clara University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Compression
  • Electric Power
  • Explosives
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Low Altitude
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Solar Cells
  • Spacecraft
  • Temperature Gradients

Readers

  • Control Systems Engineering.
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster
  • Space - Satellites
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers