Neutral buoyancy evaluation of technologies for space station external operationsIn order to perform a complete systems analysis for almost any large space program, it is vital to have a thorough understanding of human capabilities in extravehicular activity (EVA). The present investigation is concerned with the most significant results from the MIT Space Systems Lab's neutral buoyancy tests. An evaluation of neutral buoyancy is considered along with the tested structures, aspects of learning, productivity, time and motion analysis, and assembly loads. Attention is given to EVA assembly with a manned maneuvering unit, teleoperated structural assembly, an integrated control station, a beam assembly teleoperator, and space station proximity operations.
Document ID
19850030850
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Akin, D. L. (Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Bowden, M. L. (Massachusetts Inst. of Tech. Cambridge, MA, United States)
Spofford, J. R. (MIT Cambridge, MA, United States)