Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
The preliminary design of a Shuttle-Attached Manipulator System is based on two arms that are articulated at shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Details of manipulator design are considered, giving attention to arm reach, velocity, acceleration, torque, joint angular travel limits, control, crew systems and man-machine interface, and telecommunications. The results of man-in-the-loop simulations show the feasibility of grappling a representative space payload from the Shuttle using a long boom manipulator system. The task, however, is sufficiently difficult to require the full concentration of one operator who should be relieved of any other tasks while performing operations with the manipulator system.
Keywords:
SPACE VEHICLES
Type:
National Conference on Remotely manned systems: Exploration and operation in space; Sep 13, 1972 - Sep 15, 1972; Pasadena, CA
Format:
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