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Metal with a memory provides useful tool for Skylab astronautsExtendible booms used to convey film cassettes weighing 56.7 kg (125 lb) between the Airlock Module and the Apollo Telescope Mount are described along with the dispensing mechanism. Problems encountered with the mechanism during the test program are discussed. These problems were mainly associated with operation in cold temperature, lubrication, and the motor/gearhead assembly. Another set of problems which arose during crew training in the MSFC water tank is also discussed.
Document ID
19760012091
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Smith, G. A. (Fairchild Space and Electronics Co. Germantown, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1975
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Kennedy Space Center 9th Aerospace Mech. Symp.
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Accession Number
76N19179
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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