Engineering principles to assure compatible docking between future spacecraft of USA and USSRAn androgynous peripheral type docking mechanism concept selected by the U.S. and the USSR is described. The rationale supporting the selection of the concept, the mechanical principles inherent to the concept, and the probable nature of future designs stemming from the concept are discussed. Operational situations prior to docking, impact conditions, energy absorption, and structural joining of two spacecraft are examined.
Document ID
19740030144
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Johnson, C. C. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)