Orbital rendezvous operation is separated into distinct steps, termed "launch", "closing", and "docking"; device, assembled at Rand Corp to simulate in-plane response of orbiting space vehicle to applied thrusts, was used to study manned control of orbital rendezvous maneuver; it was found that pilot with appropriate display and controls could direct extreme terminal portion of rendezvous maneuver with precision and flexibility.


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    Title :

    Orbital rendezvous simulator


    Additional title:

    Astronautical Sciences Rev


    Contributors:
    Levin, E. (author) / Ward, J. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1959


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :



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