The 12th Aerospace Mechanisms SymposiumMechanisms developed for various aerospace applications are discussed. Specific topics covered include: boom release mechanisms, separation on space shuttle orbiter/Boeing 747 aircraft, payload handling, spaceborne platform support, and deployment of spaceborne antennas and telescopes.
IDRelationTitle19790013201WorkDeployable antenna reflector19790013184WorkThe design and development of a self-commutating stepper motor19790013202WorkNASA-ARC 91.5-cm airborne infrared telescope19790013186WorkMars penetrator umbilical19790013200WorkGEOS axial booms19790013183WorkUltra high resolution stepper motors design, development, performance and application19790013187WorkThe Voyager magnetometer boom19790013195WorkSpace Shuttle separation mechanisms19790013182WorkDevelopment of a bedrest muscle stress apparatus19790013198WorkSpace Shuttle payload handling on the launch pad19790013196WorkSpace Shuttle orbiter separation bolts19790013192WorkThe design and testing of a memory metal actuated boom release mechanism19790013194WorkDeployment mechanisms on Pioneer Venus probes19790013189WorkAn 11-meter deployable truss for the SEASAT radar antenna19790013188WorkFocal plane transport assembly for the HEAO-B X-ray telescope19790013197WorkPneumatic preloaded scanning science launch latch system19790013190WorkHatch latch mechanism for Spacelab scientific airlock19790013199WorkDeployment/retraction mechanism for solar maximum mission high gain antenna system19790013185WorkA deployable .015 inch diameter wire antenna19790013193WorkAdvanced vehicle separation apparatus19790013191WorkDesign features of selected mechanisms developed for use in Spacelab