A docking alignment system for spacecraft docking which eliminates the problems associated with off-axis targets and sights and the requirements for specific viewing ports is described. The system is based on television cameras mounted on each spacecraft to provide an optical display to the operator. The components of the system and the manner of operation are described. Engineering drawings of the system are provided.


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    Title :

    Spacecraft Docking and Alignment System


    Contributors:
    D. C. Cheatham (author) / R. Reid (author)

    Publication date :

    1973


    Size :

    15 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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