Association of a manned space station and an unmanned observatory.
Manned orbiting space station operation in association with unmanned observatory, comparing gimbal mounted, free floating, tethered and firmly fixed modes
OAO↗
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Squeeze-film gas bearing technology
Squeeze-film bearing is studied to develop a low-friction suspension for the output-axis gimbal of a single-degree-of-freedom gyroscope. Included are a review of pertinent literature, the theory of squeeze-film lubrication, and design elements.
Pan, C. H. T.↗
The design and build of a gas bearing gyroscope possessing high G and sterilization capability and utilizing a low power gas bearing spinmotor and high frequency pump Quarterly progress report, 1 Jan. - 31 Mar. 1968
Gimbaled spinmotor, gyro assembly, and gyro test results for gas bearing gyroscopes with high G and sterilization capability
Erickson, G. J.↗
Research on strapdown guidance-and-control systems for advanced unmanned launch vehicles
Strapdown and gimbaled guidance and control systems for advanced unmanned spacecraft and launch vehicles
Duncan, R. C.↗
Simplified processing of star tracker commands for satellite attitude control.
Gimballed star trackers application to satellite attitude control for simplified signal processing
Showman, R. D.↗
Use of simulation techniques to remove test- peculiar nonlinear effects from control system response.
Simulation techniques to remove gimbal bearing looseness effect on frequency response and cross axis coupling of Saturn control system S-4B stage
Curtis, H. S.↗
Inertial navigation.
Strapdown and gimballed inertial navigation systems history, engineering progress and current developments
Duncan, R. C.↗
Multipurpose binocular scanning apparatus
Optical gimballing apparatus directs narrow fields of view throughout solid angle approaching 4 pi steradians. Image rotation produced by scanning can be eliminated or altered by gear trains directly linked to the scanning drive assembly. It provides the basis for a binocular scanning capability.
Chamberlain, F. R.↗
Bendix OAO star tracker program Final report, 1962 - 1969
Design, testing and final characteristics of OAO gimballed star tracker
La Vaglia, A.↗
EVA maneuvering unit comparison.
Unstabilized astronaut, hand-held and integrated life support EVA maneuvering units tested in gimbaled six degree of freedom servo driven moving base simulator
Tobey, W. H.↗
Thrust vector control requirements for launch vehicles using a 260-inch solid rocket first stage
Gimbaled nozzle and liquid injection thrust vector control requirements for solid rocket two stage launch vehicles
Borsody, J.↗
Gyro noise study program Final report
Reducing noise induced by turbulent windage torques within gimbal of fluid rotor gyroscope
Kraus, G. M.↗
The design of a dual wide angle visual cue simulator and the analysis of multiaxis projection equipment
Dual cockpit wide angle visual cue simulator design, discussing sky-earth-sun projector with four axis gimbal drive
Barker, L. E., Jr.↗
Optimal control moment gyro distribution and steering laws
Control moment gyro /CMG/ for spacecraft attitude control, determining optimal gimbal angle rate for desired torque
Holland, L. D.↗
A mechanism for three axis control of an ion thruster array
Three axis attitude ion thrust vector control mechanism for solar electric propulsion spacecraft, discussing gimbal and translation actuators, array and cabling
Ferrera, J. D.↗
Hydrostatic fluid bearing gyro, volume 2 Final report
Stabilizing gyro utilizing re-circulated liquid hydrostatic gimbal bearing
Sgambati, R. J.↗
Passive caging mechanism Patent
Three stage motion restraining mechanism for restraining and damping three dimensional vibrational movement of gimballed package during launch of spacecraft
Zaremba, J. G.↗