NASA NTRS · 19940028788
Roll ring assemblies for the Space Station
Abstract
Space Station Freedom requires the transmission of high power and signals through three different rotational interfaces. Roll ring technology was baselined by NASA for rotary joints to transfer up to 65.5 kW of power for 30 years at greater than 99 percent efficiency. Signal transfer requirements included MIL-STD-1553 data transmission and 4.5 MHz RS250A base and color video. A unique design for each rotary joint was developed and tested to accomplish power and signal transfer. An overview of roll ring technology is presented, followed by design requirements, hardware configuration, and test results.
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Batista, J., Vise, J., Young, K.. 1994-05-01. Roll ring assemblies for the Space Station. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19940028788
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