STS payload ground handling mechanism at John F. Kennedy Space Center [PDF]
The payload ground handling mechanism (PGHM), which lifts payloads out of the payload canister that brings them to the launch pad, is described. The PGHM then loads the payloads into the orbiter through the open payload bay doors.
Cassisi, V., Tatem, B. C., Jr.
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Optical testing cryogenic thermal vacuum facility [PDF]
The construction of a turnkey cryogenic vacuum test facility was recently completed. The facility will be used to measure and record the surface profile of large diameter and 540 kg optics under simulated space conditions.
Carpenter, Warren A. +1 more
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THE ACTUAL ISSUES OF RELIABILITY MECHANISMS OF MOVEMENT OF GANTRY CRANES ON RAILS COURSE [PDF]
Evgeniy Nikolaevich Andrianov +1 more
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The SIMPSONS project: An integrated Mars transportation system [PDF]
In response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for an integrated transportation system network for an advanced Martian base, Frontier Transportation Systems (FTS) presents the results of the SIMPSONS project (Systems Integration for Mars Planetary Surface
Allen, Kent +8 more
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Analisa Mekanisme Winch Device Pada Truck Crane Zoomlion QY25D [PDF]
Winch device on the truck crane is a useful component for pulling the load vertically by using a wire rope as the medium. winch device is divided into several components, among others: Winch motor, winch brake, and winch reducer.
, Ir. Sartono Putro, MT, Maulana, Yohan
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Optimal Storage Rack Design for a 3-dimensional Compact AS/RS [PDF]
In this paper, we consider a newly-designed automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). The system consists of an automated crane taking care of movements in the horizontal and vertical direction. A gravity conveying mechanism takes care of the depth
Koster, M.B.M. (René) de +1 more
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Optimization of mechanical characteristics of drive of bridge crane in mode of two-stage pluggin braking [PDF]
Выполнен поиск оптимальных механических характеристик привода передвижения мостового крана грузоподъемностью 10 т и пролетом 22,5 м в режиме двухступенчатого противовключения.
Nezhentsev, А.B. +5 more
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Inverted Pendulum Human Transporter Balance Control System Based on Proportional Integral Derivative – Active Force Control [PDF]
Many research for the balancing of inverted pendulum control system to develop the performance. This paper will simulate a Proportional Integral Derivative – Active Force Control (PID-ACF) methods to swing a pendulum attached to a cart from an initial ...
Pitowarno, Endra, putra, kamajaya
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OPTIMIZATION OF MECHANISMS MOVEMENT SPECIAL GANTRY CRANE K100U
R. A. Kobzev +2 more
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Mobile remote manipulator vehicle system [PDF]
A mobile remote manipulator system is disclosed for assembly, repair and logistics transport on, around and about a space station square bay truss structure. The vehicle is supported by a square track arrangement supported by guide pins integral with the
Bush, Harold G. +3 more
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