Passive solar array orientation system /thermal heliotrope/ Final report, 23 Dec. 1968 - 23 Sep. 1969 [PDF]
Tracking requirement, design, and fabrication of passive solar array orientation system using bimetal ...
Byxbee, R. C., Lott, D. R.
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Focus drive mechanism for the IUE scientific instrument [PDF]
, 1977 A compact, lightweight mechanism was developed for in-orbit adjustment of the position of the secondary mirror (focusing) of the International Ultraviolet Explored telescope. This device is a linear drive with small (.0004 in.) and highly repeatable step
Dennis, T. B., Jr., Devine, E. J.
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Lessons Learned from the Design, Certification, and Operation of the Space Shuttle Integrated Main Propulsion System (IMPS) [PDF]
, 2011 The Space Shuttle Integrated Main Propulsion System (IMPS) consists of the External Tank (ET), Orbiter Main Propulsion System (MPS), and Space Shuttle Main Engines (SSMEs).
Albright, John D. +4 more
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Rapid change of friction causes the illusion of touching a receding surface. [PDF]
J R Soc Interface, 2023 Monnoyer J, Willemet L, Wiertlewski M.
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A Study on the Detent Torque and Holding Torque of a Micro-Claw Pole Stepper Motor. [PDF]
Micromachines (Basel), 2022 Xi X, Sun Y, Wang X, Xin Y, Yang Y.
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Apollo experience report: Command and service module controls and displays subsystem [PDF]
A review of the command and service module controls and displays subsystem is presented. The subsystem is described, and operational requirements, component history, problems and solutions, and conclusions and recommendations for the subsystem are ...
Olsen, A. B., Swint, R. J.
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Towards Standardized Acquisition with a Dual-probe Ultrasound Robot for Fetal Imaging. [PDF]
IEEE Robot Autom Lett, 2021 Housden J +11 more
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Apollo experience report: Guidance and control systems. Lunar module stabilization and control system [PDF]
A brief functional description of the Apollo lunar module stabilization and control subsystem is presented. Subsystem requirements definition, design, development, test results, and flight experiences are discussed.
Shelton, D. H.
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Push-and-Twist Drillstring Assemblies [PDF]
, 2017 Deep drilling using a rigid drillstring requires the assembly and disassembly of multiple drill pipes. The interfaces between these pipes provide a challenge for automation because they must transmit large drilling forces and movements while, at the same
Firstbrook, David G. +5 more
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Sustainable improvement and evaluation of the shifting smoothness of vehicle transmission. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2021 Li Y, Hu C, Chen Z, Wang C, Li J, Guo H.
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