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A study of the feasibility of directly applying gas generator systems to space shuttle mechanical functionsThis study examined the current status and potential application of pyrotechnic gas generators and energy convertors for the space shuttle program. While most pyrotechnic devices utilize some form of linear actuation, only limited use of rotary actuators has been observed. This latter form of energy conversion, using a vane-type actuator as optimum, offers considerable potential in the area of servo, as well as non-servo systems, and capitalizes on a means of providing prolonged operating times. Pyrotechnic devices can often be shown to provide the optimum means of attaining a truly redundant back-up to a primary, non-pyrotechnic system.
Document ID
19740025191
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Lake, E. R. (McDonnell Aircraft Co. Saint Louis, MO, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1974
Publication Information
Publisher: NASA
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
NASA-CR-2454
Accession Number
74N33304
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS1-11740
PROJECT: RTOP 502-24-41-03
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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