NASA NTRS · 19690000327
A mechanically extendible boom
Abstract
Series of elements connected by idle rollers and two tapes /one for extension and one for retraction/ are used in the fabrication of a telescoping boom. The boom has high strength and rigidity which will allow a gravity dump at any point in the extension cycle.
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Bachle, W. H.. 1969-09-01. A mechanically extendible boom. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19690000327
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