Based on a low impact docking concept and a latching mechanism concept, a docking/berthing subsystem and its operations were defined. A set of four breadboard models of the latch were manufactured and locking tests were performed on a four degree of freedom air bearing table. The tests demonstrate feasibility of the low impact docking concept under the test facility conditions.


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    Title :

    Docking/Berthing Subsystem: Design and Breadboard Test


    Contributors:
    N. Cable (author) / J. Hartmann (author)

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    10 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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