Design Characteristic and Design Feature Analysis of the Shuttle Remote Manipulator Arm
Date Published: 1986-10-01
Paper Number:861795
DOI: 10.4271/861795
Citation:
Hedley, D., "Design Characteristic and Design Feature Analysis of the Shuttle Remote Manipulator Arm," SAE Technical Paper 861795, 1986, doi:10.4271/861795.
Author(s):
Dennis J. Hedley - Hedley Design
Abstract:
The manipulator subsystem, an anthropomorphic device, has been analysed in terms of Features and characteristics that are peculiar to its application. Extensive preflight analysis and testing (
Fig. #1
) using various finite analysis methods, computer programs, and techniques (
Appendix A
) has satisfied the unique and stringent constraints the remote manipulator system is required to operate under (
Appendix B
). The system is the pioneer of the space payload transportation system. Future generations will satisfy a diversity of needs through variations of design. Employment of this system will, through time, dictate the tolerances that may be relaxed or tightened.
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