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Comparison of separation shock for explosive and nonexplosive release actuators on a small spacecraft panel / M.H. Lucy and R.D. Buehrle, J.P. Woolley.
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- Government document
- Author/Creator:
- Lucy, M. H., author.
- Buehrle, R. D., author.
- Woolley, J. P., author.
- Series:
- NASA technical memorandum ; 110257.
- NASA technical memorandum ; 110257
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Actuators.
- Genre:
- technical reports.
- Technical reports
- Technical reports.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (i, 50 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- Hampton, Virginia : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center, December 1996.
- Summary:
- Functional shock, safety, overall system costs, and emergence of new technologies, have raised concerns regarding continued use of pyrotechnics on spacecraft. NASA Headquarters participated with Lockheed Martin Missile and Space Co. in objectively evaluating applicability of some non-explosive actuators (NEA) mechanisms to reduce small spacecraft and booster separation event shock. Comparative tests were conducted on a structural simulator using five different separation nut mechanisms consisting of three pyrotechnics. Multiple actuations were performed with preloads up to 7000 pounds, 7000 being the comparison standard. All devices except LMA's NEA rotary flywheel nut concept were available units with no added provisions to attenuate shock. Accelerometer measurements were recorded, reviewed, processed into Shock Response Spectra (SRS), and comparisons performed.
- Notes:
- Title from title screen (viewed June 20, 2016).
- "December 1996."
- "Performing organization: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA"--Report documentation page
- Other Format:
- Print version: Lucy, M.H. Comparison of separation shock for explosive and nonexplosive release actuators on a small spacecraft panel
- Microfiche version: Lucy, M.H. Comparison of separation shock for explosive and nonexplosive release actuators on a small spacecraft panel
- OCLC:
- 227848727
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