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NASA NTRS1985

Internationalization of the Space Station

Attention is given to the NASA Space Station system elements whose production is under consideration by potential foreign partners. The ESA's Columbus Program declaration encompasses studies of pressurized modules, unmanned payload carriers, and ground support facilities. Canada has expressed interest in construction and servicing facilities, solar arrays, and remote sensing facilities. Japanese studies concern a multipurpose experimental module concept. Each of these foreign investments would expand Space Station capabilities and lay the groundwork for long term partnerships.

Lottmann, R. V.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Space station adaptabilty to tether applications

This paper examines the Space Station configuration, requirements, and operations, and considers its adaptability to accommodate each tether application. These include power and thrust generation, rendezvous and docking, science platforms, variable gravity, and satellite boost and deboost. It attempts to uncover incompatibilities, and suggests compromises which would be required to effectively utilize each specific application. The goal is to enhance the overall understanding of the adaptability of the Space Station to tether applications.

Penzo, P. A.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Optimization of mass placement in Space Station applications

A methodology is presented by means of which the projected NASA Space Station's structural elements, primarily involving externally attached masses reresenting payloads, can be prearranged to meet all constraints imposed on Station design by mission type, safety, and physical criteria. Five different configurations are considered. The methodology has been automated in the form of a computer-aided engineering tool for the optimization of masses with respect to the products of inertia. By minimizing the induced gravity-gradient torques, the momentum buildup over an orbital period is also minimized.

Ferebee, M. J., Jr.↗
NASA NTRS1985

On-orbit parameter and disturbance identification for Space Station

This paper describes recent efforts directed at the problem of on-orbit parameter and disturbance identification for the Space Station. Techniques are developed for identification of rigid body parameters, flexible body parameters, and quasi-static disturbances relevant to the Power Tower configuration currently under investigation by NASA. The paper concludes with a case study investigating the identification of modal frequencies in a 15 degree of freedom planar model of the Space Station under a variety of operational settings.

Bayard, D. S.↗
NASA NTRS1985

A robust nonlinear attitude control law for space stations with flexible structural components

In this paper, a nonlinear attitude control law for space stations with flexible structural components is derived using a rigid-body model. This control law, depending on the Cayley-Rodriguez parameters, globally stabilizes the equilibrium of the rigid-body model. The effect of elastic deformations of the flexible structural components on the resulting feedback system dynamics is analyzed. It is found that the system's stability property is highly robust with respect to structural vibrations and inertial variations. The time-domain behavior of the feedback system is studied numerically using a model of a typical space station with flexible solar panels.

Wang, P. K. C.↗
NASA NTRS1986

The share flight experiment - An advanced heat pipe radiator for Space Station

This paper reports on the design and thermal vacuum certification testing of the Space Station Heat Pipe Advanced Radiator Element (SHARE) Shuttle flight experiment, with primary emphasis on the heat pipe radiator system. The main objective of the SHARE experiment is to demonstrate suitable 0 g heat transfer performance of a 50 ft-long high-capacity monogroove heat pipe radiator element being developed for possible Space Station application. All of the flight certification tests were achieved, including a maximum heat rejection of 2 kW and thawing of a frozen heat pipe; and uninterrupted operation under cycling environmental and evaporator heat loads.

Alario, J. P.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Communications and tracking - The keys to Space Station utilization

An overview of the Space Station Communications and Tracking System is presented, along with a description of its component parts and the numerous interacting control links. Emphasis is given to explaining the television and data control routing within the confines of the system. The growth expectations for the Space Station are discussed in light of the communications and tracking requirements.

Sawyer, R. S.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Assessment of international payload requirements on the dual keel space station - A systems analysis capabilities example

In the early stages of spacecraft conceptual design, an investigation of subsystem requirements and their impacts on the total system provides insight into many aspects of the spacecraft design. Such an analysis has been performed on the dual keel space station to examine the system effects contributed by three international payloads provided by the Canadian, Japanese, and European Space Agencies. This example is used to illustrate some capabilities of available computer-driven tools and methods for a system analysis. Two space station configurations were examined, one without international payloads (the baseline configuration for the study) and one with the three international payloads. Each configuration was evaluated to define viewing limitations, rigid body dynamics and controls, structural dynamics, orbit lifetime, environmental control and life support, and thermal management effects. The performance, based on each subsystem evaluation, was then compared for the two configurations, and the results and recommendations are presented.

Allen, C. L.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Space Station propulsion test bed - A complete system

A test bed was fabricated under NASA/MSFC (Marshall Space Flight Center) Contract NAS8-36418 to demonstrate hydrogen/oxygen propulsion technology readiness for the Initial Operating Conditions Space Station application and for use as a means to test evolving technology for the growth station. This paper describes the test bed and its function.

Briley, G. L.↗
NASA NTRS1986

A long-life 50 lbf H2/O2 thruster for Space Station auxiliary propulsion

In preparation for the development of a manned Space Station, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is conducting a program to develop technology related to on-board Auxiliary Propulsion Systems. To develop the required thruster technology to support the Space Station project, the NASA Lewis Research Center has sponsored a development program based on a unique 'reverse flow' concept where the fuel is injected 'backwards' in the chamber to cool the spherical combustor wall. This combustor was based on previous developments at the 50-lbf, 1000-lbf, and 1500-lbf thrust levels. This paper describes the design and test program carried out to demonstrate a new 50-lbf thruster, the design which was based on this previous technology. Included are the test results for the initial mixture ratio 4 thruster which can operate with uncooled Cres (stainless steel) combustor walls. In addition, the effort to operate a thruster redesigned for operation at a mixture ratio of eight for potential integration with the life support system is described.

Senneff, J. M.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Space Station benefits from ECLS - Propulsion system synergism

Benefits of integrating the Space Station Environmental Control and Life Support (ECLS) system with the propulsion system are addressed in this paper for various levels of ECLS closure. Effluents generated by the ECLS system are used to augment or even supplement the propulsion system. Potential benefits include reductions in logistic weights and volumes, fixed weights and volumes, power requirements, and in total station systems cost.

Brennan, S. M.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Oxygen/hydrogen Space Station propulsion system concept definition for IOC

The potential for the reduction in propulsion system life cycle costs through the use of on-board water electrolysis to generate oxygen and hydrogen propellants, as well as the potential advantages of improved system safety and contamination impact, led to a study to evaluate candidate oxygen-/hydrogen-based propulsion systems. In this study a representative set of propulsion system requirements were compiled and candidate oxygen/hydrogen-based propulsion systems synthesized. These candidate concepts were screened and a systems evaluation was performed on the remaining eight candidate concepts. Detailed system schematics were prepared. Operational design conditions were determined and system weight, volume, energy requirements, and costs were calculated. Evaluation results indicated that the oxygen/hydrogen propulsion systems can provide simple, low cost, and viable systems for the IOC Space Station. Based on these data, a relative concept evaluation was conducted using as selection criteria reliability, safety, cost, technical risk, contamination, operational utility, growth potential, and integration potential. Top ranked candidate systems were recommended to NASA/MSFC for consideration for the IOC Space Station.

Shoji, J. M.↗
NASA NTRS1986

The dynamics of a space station tethered refueling facility

The fluid stored in a tethered orbital refueling facility is settled at the bottom of the storage tanks by gravity-gradient forces. The fluid motions (slosh) induced by outside disturbances must be limited to ensure the tank outlet is not uncovered during a fluid transfer. The dynamics of a LO2/LH2 TORF attached to the space station have been analyzed to identify design parameters necessary to limit fluid motion. Using the worst case disturbance of a shuttle docking at the space station, the fluid motion was found to be a function of tether length and allowable facility swing angle. Acceptable fluid behavior occurs for tether lengths of at least 1000 ft. To ensure motions induced by separate disturbances do not add to unacceptable values, a slosh damping coefficient of 5 percent is recommended.

Abbott, P.↗
NASA NTRS1985

Workshop on Cosmic Ray and High Energy Gamma Ray Experiments for the Space Station Era, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, October 17-20, 1984, Proceedings

The potential of the Space Station as a platform for cosmic-ray and high-energy gamma-ray astronomy is discussed in reviews, reports, and specific proposals. Topics examined include antiparticles and electrons, science facilities and new technology, high-energy nuclear interactions, nuclear composition and energy spectra, Space Shuttle experiments, Space Station facilities and detectors, high-energy gamma rays, and gamma-ray facilities and techniques. Consideration is given to universal-baryon-symmetry testing on the scale of galactic clusters, particle studies in a high-inclination orbit, balloon-borne emulsion-chamber results on ultrarelativistic nucleus-nucleus interactions, ionization states of low-energy cosmic rays, a large gamma-ray telescope for point-source studies above 1 GeV, and the possible existence of stable quark matter.

Jones, W. V.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Motion of a drag-free experiment on the Space Station

This paper describes the analysis and results of a study concerning the motion of a particle in a 'drag-free experiment' (zero-gravity) performed on the Space Station. Two cases were considered: (1) motion of a particle with an at rest initial condition and (2) motion of a particle with an initial velocity. In particular, this study examined the possibility of optimal solutions in terms of displacement from the initial location relative to the station center of gravity point. These solutions were of special interest since the experiment is to be performed in a constrained volume. The results of this study indicate that the total displacement may be made smaller if the particle has an initial velocity than if the particle starts from at rest initial conditions.

German, D. J.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Space Station user traffic model analysis for mission payload servicing into the twenty-first century

The Space Station-based Customer Servicing Facility service bay requirements for service accommodation to the Initial Orbit Capability (IOC) and far-term Station Accommodation Test Sets (SETS) missions are analyzed using the developed mission traffic model. Analysis results are presented which indicate that one servicing bay will be sufficient to accommodate IOC customer servicing requirements. Growth servicing requirements indicate that an additional servicing bay will be needed for accommodation of the far-term SATS mission payloads. Even though the level of total mission accommodation is below 100 percent for one bay at IOC and two bays during growth operations, the levels are such that operational work-around exists so that additional servicing bays will not be required.

Gould, G. J.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Space Station in the 21st century - A social perspective

A human factors and sociological consideration of Space Station crew facilities and interactions is presented which attempts to place the experiences of astronaut communities in the larger context of late 20th century industrial, economic, and cultural trends. Attention is given to the relationship of Space Station communities to 'Information Society' - related historical developments.

Bluth, B. J.↗
NASA NTRS1986

Electronic controls and displays for a Space Station workstation

A workstation to serve as a man/machine interface for one of the test beds used in the NASA-Space Station development effort is described which will also serve as a demonstrator of the advanced technologies anticipated for the Space Station workstation. Thin-film electroluminescent flat-panels may replace the presently used CRTs for image generation, and the development of multifunctional controls, advanced graphic generators, and videodisc technology are considered. A generalized window management algorithm will control the large volume of information required, and conventional office automation tools such as spread sheets and database managers will be applied to workstation image management.

Busquets, A. M.↗