Preliminary design and simulations of a Shuttle-Attached Manipulator System.The preliminary design of a Shuttle-Attached Manipulator System is based on two arms that are articulated at shoulder, elbow, and wrist. Details of manipulator design are considered, giving attention to arm reach, velocity, acceleration, torque, joint angular travel limits, control, crew systems and man-machine interface, and telecommunications. The results of man-in-the-loop simulations show the feasibility of grappling a representative space payload from the Shuttle using a long boom manipulator system. The task, however, is sufficiently difficult to require the full concentration of one operator who should be relieved of any other tasks while performing operations with the manipulator system.
Document ID
19730052507
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Brodie, S. B.
Johnson, C. H. (Martin Marietta Aerospace Denver, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1973
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Conference on Remotely manned systems: Exploration and operation in space