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Optoelectronic Alignment And Ultrasonic Ranging ApparatusBeam of light guides alignment, then range measured by use of ultrasound. Optoelectronic/ultrasonic apparatus facilitates three-dimensional alignment of spot on one object with respect to facing (but not touching) spot on another nearby object. Designed to help in positioning external tank of space shuttle between two solid rocket boosters. Useful in other applications to align large components to be locked together in assemblies.
Document ID
19950065249
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Collins, J. David
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, FL.)
Rivera, Jorge
(NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, FL.)
Youngquist, Robert
(I-NET)
Moerk, J. Steven
(I-NET)
Haskell, William
(I-NET)
Cox, Robert
(I-NET)
Rose, Kenneth
(I-NET)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Laser Tech. Brief.
Issue: 1
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
KSC-11654
Accession Number
95B10090
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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