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A Concept for a Mobile Remote Manipulator SystemA conceptual design for a Mobile Remote Manipulator System (MRMS) is presented. This concept does not require continuous rails for mobility (only guide pins at truss hardpoints) and is very compact, being only one bay square. The MRMS proposed is highly maneuverable and is able to move in any direction along the orthogonal guide pin array under complete control at all times. The proposed concept would greatly enhance the safety and operational capabilities of astronauts performing EVA functions such as structural assembly, payload transport and attachment, space station maintenance, repair or modification, and future spacecraft construction or servicing. The MRMS drive system conceptual design presented is a reasonably simple mechanical device which can be designed to exhibit high reliability. Developmentally, all components of the proposed MRMS either exist or are considered to be completely state of the art designs requiring minimal development, features which should enhance reliability and minimize costs.
Document ID
19850015548
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mikulus, M. M., Jr.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Bush, H. G.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Wallsom, R. E.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Jensen, J. K.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: Large Space Antenna Systems Technol., 1984, Pt. 2
Subject Category
Launch Vehicles And Space Vehicles
Accession Number
85N23859
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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