NASA NTRS · 19890003225
Space station docking mechanism dynamic testing
Abstract
A prototype docking mechanism for the Space Station was designed and fabricated for NASA. This docking mechanism is actively controlled and uses a set of electromechanical actuators for alignment and load attenuation. Dynamic tests are planned using the Marshall Space Flight Center's 6-DOF Motion Simulator. The proposed tests call for basic functionality verification as well as complete hardware-in-the-loop docking dynamics simulations.
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Howsman, Thomas G., Glaese, John R.. 1988-01-01. Space station docking mechanism dynamic testing. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890003225
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