Accession Number:

AD0843767

Title:

Remote Manipulators and Mass Transfer Study.

Descriptive Note:

Final technical rept. Feb 67-May 68,

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO SCHENECTADY NY SPECIALTY MATERIALS HANDLING PRODUCTS OPER ATION

Personal Author(s):

• Blackmer, R. H.

Report Date:

1968-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

276.0

Abstract:

The objectives of this study are to determine the applicability of manipulator systems to extravehicular construction and maintenance tasks from manned space vehicles, to define problem areas, and to begin conceptual design studies for selected systems. This report provides a summary and a review of pertinent manipulator technology, as assessment of space task capabilities, preliminary specifications and design for a general purpose manipulator, and a program plan for developing operational capability within a 10-year period. Author

Descriptors:

• *REMOTE CONTROL
• *MANNED SPACECRAFT
• EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY
• SERVOMECHANISMS
• CONFIGURATIONS
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES
• SPACE MAINTENANCE
• JOINTS
• ACTUATORS
• MASS TRANSFER
• POWER SUPPLIES
• WEIGHT
• TIME STUDIES
• KINEMATICS
• HUMAN FACTORS ENGINEERING
• COST EFFECTIVENESS
• GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT

Subject Categories:

• Astronautics
• Manned Spacecraft

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE