NASA NTRS · 19890058413
Space truss construction studies
Abstract
The ACCESS Shuttle Flight Experiment, designed to evaluate EVA for on-orbit assembly of erectable truss structure, is reviewed and principal results are summarized. In addition, two on-going ground test programs that address EVA assembly of full scale Space Station truss structure using a mobile transporter are described. A typical truss joint design that enables EVA assembly while satisfying structural requirements is also presented. Preliminary results indicate that assembly rates in excess of one strut/min are achievable.
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Heard, Walter L., Bush, Harold G., Watson, Judith J.. 1988-01-01. Space truss construction studies. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890058413
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