The development of a docking system for aerospace vehicles has identified the need for reusable and variably controlled attenuators/actuators for energy absorption and compliance. One approach to providing both the attenuator and the actuator functions is by way of an electromechanical attenuator/actuator (EMAA) as opposed to a hydraulic system. The use of the electromechanical devices is considered to be more suitable for a space environment because of the absence of contamination from hydraulic fluid leaks and because of the cost effectiveness of maintenance. A smart EMAA that uses range/rate/attitude sensor information to preadjust a docking interface to eliminate misalignments and to minimize contact and stroking forces is described. A prototype EMAA was fabricated and is being tested and evaluated. Results of preliminary testing and analysis already performed have established confidence that this concept is feasible and will provide the desired reliability and low maintenance for repetitive long term operation typical of Space Station requirements.


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    Titel :

    Electromechanical Attenuator/Actuator for Space Station Docking


    Beteiligte:
    L. Stokes (Autor:in) / D. Glenn (Autor:in) / M. B. Carroll (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1987


    Format / Umfang :

    10 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




    An electromechanical attenuator/actuator for Space Station docking

    Stokes, Lebarian / Glenn, Dean / Carroll, Monty B. | NTRS | 1987



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