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Operability of Space Station Freedom's meteoroid/debris protection systemThe design of Space Station Freedom's external structure must not only protect the spacecraft from the hazardous environment, but also must be compatible with the extra vehicular activity system for assembly and maintenance. The external procedures for module support are utility connections, external orbital replaceable unit changeout, and maintenance of the meteoroid/debris shields and multilayer insulation. All of these interfaces require proper man-machine engineering to be compatible with the extra vehicular activity and manipulator systems. This paper discusses design solutions, including those provided for human interface, to the Space Station Freedom meteoroid/debris protection system. The system advantages and current access capabilities are illustrated through analysis of its configuration over the Space Station Freedom resource nodes and common modules, with emphasis on the cylindrical sections and endcones.
Document ID
19920056000
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kahl, Maggie S.
(Boeing Defense and Space Group Huntsville, AL, United States)
Stokes, Jack W.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1992
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 92-1524
Accession Number
92A38624
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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