EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITIES SYSTEM EFFECTIVENESS. VOLUME I. SUMMARY REPORT.
Abstract
Potential military requirements are derived from which military missions and space systems are identified to satisfy the requirements. Space system support requirements are then delineated and ranked according to their importance to the military and their potential of utilizing Extravehicular Activities (EVA) in their accomplishment. Four discrete Engineering Tasks are selected from the ranked support requirements for analysis. Concepts, both EVA and non-EVA, are postulated for accomplishing each Engineering Task and are quantitatively defined. An effectiveness methodology is derived and used to evaluate the concepts effectiveness in accomplishing their respective Engineering Task. Results of the effectiveness evaluation shows that EVA is effective in the deployment of large space structures requiring compact launch volumes and expanded configurations in space. When more than one Engineering Task is performed using the same EVA equipment, the effectiveness of EVA is enhanced. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1968
- Accession Number
- AD0830473
Entities
People
- C. N. Bain
- L. D. Gregory
- R. E. Dyer
- R. F. Nicks
- W. C. Boyce