Simulation of Orbital Mooring of Gemini and Agena Vehicles by Means of Dynamically Scaled Models
Report Number: RTD-TDR-63-4197 Part I, p. 389
Author(s): Nolting, R. K.
Corporate Author(s): McDonnel Aircraft Corporation
Laboratory: Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1964-03
Pages: 27
DoD Task:
Abstract:
The mooring dynamics of a Gemini spacecraft and Agena booster are studied by means of dynamically scaled models. Each vehicle is supported through a gimbal arrangement which is suspended by a cable from a "zero spring rate" mechanism to provide 6 degrees of freedom. Vehicle transient response and critical loads are obtained through accelerometers and strain gages on the models. Test results are then correlated with planar analytical studies in which all rigid body degrees of freedom and nonlinearities are included. The objectives of the program include determination of the adequacy of the shock absorbing system parameters, vehicle transient response, and envelope of approach conditions giving successful mechanical coupling.
Provenance: Bombardier/Aero
Author(s): Nolting, R. K.
Corporate Author(s): McDonnel Aircraft Corporation
Laboratory: Air Force Flight Dynamics Laboratory
Date of Publication: 1964-03
Pages: 27
DoD Task:
Abstract:
The mooring dynamics of a Gemini spacecraft and Agena booster are studied by means of dynamically scaled models. Each vehicle is supported through a gimbal arrangement which is suspended by a cable from a "zero spring rate" mechanism to provide 6 degrees of freedom. Vehicle transient response and critical loads are obtained through accelerometers and strain gages on the models. Test results are then correlated with planar analytical studies in which all rigid body degrees of freedom and nonlinearities are included. The objectives of the program include determination of the adequacy of the shock absorbing system parameters, vehicle transient response, and envelope of approach conditions giving successful mechanical coupling.
Provenance: Bombardier/Aero
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RTD TDR 63-4197 Part I