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A telerobotic system for automated assembly of large space structuresFuture space missions such as polar platforms and antennas are anticipated to require large truss structures as their primary support system. During the past several years considerable research has been conducted to develop hardware and construction techniques suitable for astronaut assembly of truss structures in space. A research program has recently been initiated to develop the technology and to demonstrate the potential for automated in-space assembly of large erectable structures. The initial effort will be focused on automated assembly of a tetrahedral truss composed of 2-meter members. The facility is designed as a ground based system to permit evaluation of assembly concepts and was not designed for space qualification. The system is intended to be used as a tool from which more sophisticated procedures and operations can be developed. The facility description includes a truss structure, motionbases and a robot arm equipped with an end effector. Other considerations and requirements of the structural assembly describe computer control systems to monitor and control the operations of the assembly facility.
Document ID
19900056412
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rhodes, Marvin D.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Will, Ralph W.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Wise, Marion A.
(PRC Kentron, Inc. Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 88-170
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual AAS Conference
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Country: United States
Start Date: October 24, 1988
End Date: October 26, 1988
Sponsors: Mcdonnell Douglas Corp.
Accession Number
90A43467
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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