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A manned-machine space station construction concept

Author
Dorsey, J. T.
Published
Feb 1, 1984.
Physical Description
1 electronic document
Additional Creators
Mikulas, M. M., Jr., Bush, H. G., Rhodes, M. D., and Wallsom, R. E.
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Summary
A design concept for the construction of a permanent manned space station is developed and discussed. The main considerations examined in developing the design concept are: (1) the support structure of the station be stiff enough to preclude the need for an elaborate on-orbit system to control structural response, (2) the station support structure and solar power system be compatible with existing technology, and (3) the station be capable of growing in a systematic modular fashion. The concept is developed around the assembly of truss platforms by pressure-suited astronauts operating in extravehicular activity (EVA), assisted by a machine (Assembly and Transport Vehicle, ATV) to position the astronauts at joint locations where they latch truss members in place. The ATV is a mobile platform that is attached to and moves on the station support structure using pegs attached to each truss joint. The operation of the ATV is described and a number of conceptual configurations for potential space stations are developed.
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Collection
NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
Note
Document ID: 19840011327.
Accession ID: 84N19395.
NASA-TM-85762.
NAS 1.15:85762.
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