ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE OF LIGHTWEIGHT METALLIC STRUCTURES IN SPACE.
Abstract
The research described herein was intended to expand the base of knowledge about man's capability to handle structural components and to assemble them into a usable structure in the space environment. Emphasis was placed on structures consisting of tubular supporting elements and large surface panels. Separate test activities were conducted to provide basic information for spacecraft designers and mission planners. Optimum, minimum, and maximum sizes and masses for both tubular elements and flat plates were determined. Data were derived empirically, using Convair's large six-degree-of-freedom simulator and neutral buoyancy simulation techniques. Extensive biomonitoring was carried out during testing, on a variety of subjects. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0688266
Entities
People
- Robert R. Brazell
- W. G. Thomson
Organizations
- General Dynamics