Development of a Zero-G Gauging System. Volume I.

Abstract

Nucleonic techniques using continual gamma-ray emission phenomena were extensively analyzed in the application of gauging (storable) propellants in the Space Shuttle Vehicle Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) tanks when under zero-gravity conditions. Parametric analyses were used to identify viable gauging concepts which were, in turn, subjected to subsystem and engineering tradeoffs. Based on these tradeoffs, a flight-type nucleonic gauging system was designed, fabricated and tested. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1974
Accession Number
AD0779915

Entities

People

  • Frank E. Bupp

Organizations

  • TRW Inc.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Emission
  • Engineering
  • Gamma Rays
  • Parametric Analysis
  • Propellants
  • Space Shuttles
  • Vehicles

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Software Engineering
  • Solar Physics
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers