Operational and physical requirements were investigated for a low-light-level viewing device to be used as a window-mounted optical sight for crew use in the pointing, navigating, stationkeeping, and docking of space vehicles to support space station operations and the assembly of large structures in space. A suitable prototype, obtained from a commercial vendor, was subjected to limited tests to determine the potential effectiveness of a proximity optical device in spacecraft operations. The constructional features of the device are discussed as well as concepts for its use. Tests results show that a proximity optical device is capable of performing low-light-level viewing services and will enhance manned spacecraft operations.
Optical Devices for Proximity Operations Study and Test Report
1979
43 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Optics & Lasers , Human Factors Engineering , Human factors engineering , Image intensifiers , Optical equipment , Visual observation , Proximity , Space transportation system , Lenses , Light (Visible radiation) , Night vision , Space missions , Spacecraft instruments , Stellar magnitude , Visual perception
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