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Dynamical Considerations for Tethered Orbital Refueling FacilityReport summarizes feasibility study for proposed gravity-gradient-stabilized refueling facility tethered to orbiting station. Includes results of preliminary dynamical analysis of fluid transfer and storage and compares alternative system configurations. Concepts introduced in these documents applied to design problems in more detailed study described in "Propellant Tanks for Tethered Orbital Refueling Facility (MSC-21074).
Document ID
19870000353
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Abbott, Peter W. (Martin Marietta Corp.)
Rudolph, L. Kevin (Martin Marietta Corp.)
Fester, Dale A. (Martin Marietta Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Mechanics
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21076
Accession Number
87B10353
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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