The Flight Robotics Laboratory FRL successfully demonstrated the X-38 bolt retractor subsystem (BRS). The BRS design was proven safe by testing in the Pyrotechnic Shock Facility (PSI) before being demonstrated in the FRL. This Technical Memorandum describes the BRS, FRL, PSF, and interface hardware. Bolt retraction time, spacecraft simulator acceleration, and a force analysis are also presented. The purpose of the demonstration was to show the FRL capability for spacecraft separation testing using pyrotechnics. Although a formal test was not performed due to schedule and budget constraints, the data will show that the BRS is a successful design concept and the FRL is suitable for future separation tests.


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    Titel :

    X-38 Bolt Retractor Subsystem Separation Demonstration


    Beteiligte:
    Rugless, Fedoria (Autor:in) / Johnston, A. S. (Autor:in) / Ahmed, R. (Autor:in) / Garrison, J. C. (Autor:in) / Gaines, J. L. (Autor:in) / Waggoner, J. D. (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2002-09-01


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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