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Lightweight Monorail Transport SystemReport proposes monorail transportation system for zero-gravity environment. System carries materials and parts between locations on space station. Includes tubular rails instead of open channels usually found in overhead conveyor systems. Since resistance to torque of closed tube greater than that of open channel for same amount of material, tubular monorail designed for higher loads or for greater spacing between support points.
Document ID
19870000361
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Weir, Harold F.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Wood, Kenneth E.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Strecker, Myron T.
(Rockwell International Corp.)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 11
Issue: 7
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Machinery
Report/Patent Number
MSC-21119
Accession Number
87B10361
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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