PROCEEDINGS OF THE FIRST AEROSPACE MECHANISMS SYMPOSIUM, MAY 19-20 1966.

CONTENTS Flight-proven mechanisms on the nimbus weather satellite Extendible boom device Mariner-IV structural dampers Mechanism for spacecraft reflectance-degradation experiment Noncontaminating separation systems for spacecraft project zip A vibration isolation mount Geminiagenda docking mechanism Drag make-up sensor for low-altitude satellites Spacecraft hydraulic timers Solar cell gravity-stabilization booms Analysis of aerospace impact problems Compression-spring separation mechanisms Mariner IV science platform structure and actuator design, development, and performance Nonmagnetic explosive-actuated indexing device Low-temperature effects on materials for aerospace mechanisms High-impace-resistant mechanisms A pyrotechnic shock isolation mechanism Conical pivot bearings for space applications Compression springs at elevated temperatures Simplified space mechanisms using subliming solids Zero-G testing of satellite inspection mechanisms A concept for the design of variable-viscosity, variable-stiffness dampers Analysis of a satellite angle-of-attack sensor Explosively actuated pyromechanical devices for spacecraft applications Development of a passive damper for a gravity-gradient stabilized spacecraft An extendible structure for solar electric power in space.