An investigation is described which examined the extent to which the experiment hardware and operational requirements can be met by automatic control and material handling devices; payload and system concepts are defined which make extensive use of automation technology. Topics covered include experiment requirements and hardware data, capabilities and characteristics of industrial automation equipment and controls, payload grouping, automated payload conceptual design, space processing payload preliminary design, automated space processing payloads for early shuttle missions, and cost and scheduling.


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    Title :

    Automated Space Processing Payloads Study. Volume 1: Executive Summary


    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    32 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English