A low gravity simulator configured to place an object under a simulated low gravity force is disclosed. The low gravity simulator comprises: a substantially vertically extending support column, wherein the support column comprises an air bearing; a boom, wherein the boom is mounted to the support column, and wherein the boom is rotatable about a vertical axis; a carriage, the carriage translatably mounted on the boom so that the carriage is, in use, movable backwards and forwards along the boom; a cable supported by the carriage and connectable at one end, in use, to the object; and a counterweight attached to the cable at an opposing end to apply a biasing force to the cable. The counterweight is restrained by the support column and the air bearing is configured to facilitate the motion of the counterweight with respect to the support column.
LOW GRAVITY SIMULATOR
10.07.2025
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
IPC: | B64G Raumfahrt , COSMONAUTICS |
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