Publication Date:
2006-04-12
Description:
The simulation program associated with a key piece of support equipment to be used to service satellites directly from the Shuttle is assessed. The Open Cherry Picker (OCP) is a manned platform mounted at the end of the remote manipulator system (RMS) and is used to enhance extra vehicular activities (EVA). The results of simulations performed on the Grumman Large Amplitude Space Simulator (LASS) and at the JSC Water Immersion Facility are summarized.
Keywords:
SPACE TRANSPORTATION
Type:
NASA. Johnson Space Center Satellite Serv. Workshop, Vol. 2; 17 p
Format:
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