A Platform Manipulator System (PMS) concept is proposed to provide, as a primary function, a means of exchanging payload and utility orbit replacement units (ORU) between an unmanned platform and a docked logistics vehicle without the need for man in orbit. The concept is principally directed towards Columbus Polar Platform in order to avoid the requirement to de-orbit for a servicing operation, but is also applicable to the external servicing of the resource module of the Man-Tended Free Flyer. Features of the proposed system include teleoperation from ground, a dual berthing/ORU exchange function, a limited rotational transportation capability of the manipulator base, and a bi-arm end effector concept.


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    Title :

    Teleoperated Manipulator System Concept for Unmanned Platforms


    Contributors:
    J. Murdoch (author) / J. S. Sheppard (author)

    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    6 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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