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Utilization of Moire patterns as an orbital docking aid to space shuttle/Space Station FreedomMoire patterns are investigated as possible docking aids for use between the National Space Transportations System (Space Shuttle Orbiter) and the Space Station Freedom. A sight reticle placed in optical conjunction with a docking target can generate moire fringes from which position and alignment can be inferred. Design specifications and a mathematical development to meet those specifications are discussed. A motion based simulator and experimental hardware have been constructed.
Document ID
19900015664
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Dottery, Edwin L. (Military Academy West Point, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Texas A&M Univ., NASA(ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program, 1989, Volume 1
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
90N24980
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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