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Testing Gimbal Axes Before Complete AssemblyEarly testing increases chances assembly will function well without expensive rework. Developed for antenna gimbals, test eliminates delay and costs ensued when fully assembled antenna fails because of excessive torque and friction in gimbal. Gimbal housing mounted above rotary table. Gimbal axis tested connected to torque transducer on table. With exception of special holder for gimbal housing, all of testing instruments commercially available items.
Document ID
19860000456
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Babis, W.
(Hughes Aircraft Co.)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 5
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-20809
Accession Number
86B10456
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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