Start Date
4-1971 8:00 AM
Description
Future space operations will require transfers of a large variety of cargo under both intravehicular and extravehicular conditions. In order to determine the techniques, human factor considerations, assistive devices, package limitations, training procedures, and so forth related to the cargo transfer problem, extensive ground-based simulation is required.
To date, several zero- and reduced-gravity simulation techniques have been developed and utilized. All of these techniques have both limitations and definite areas of application. Two of these techniques, water-immersion and zero-g aircraft, are considered usable for cargo transfer simulation. However, the results being obtained using the techniques differ substantially. The reasons for disagreement are to be found in the limitations of the techniques and how they are considered.
The purpose of this paper is to provide a comparison of zero-g aircraft .and water-immersion simulation, and to discuss various techniques which can be used to minimize the limitations associated with water immersion.
Orbital Cargo Transfer Simulation
Future space operations will require transfers of a large variety of cargo under both intravehicular and extravehicular conditions. In order to determine the techniques, human factor considerations, assistive devices, package limitations, training procedures, and so forth related to the cargo transfer problem, extensive ground-based simulation is required.
To date, several zero- and reduced-gravity simulation techniques have been developed and utilized. All of these techniques have both limitations and definite areas of application. Two of these techniques, water-immersion and zero-g aircraft, are considered usable for cargo transfer simulation. However, the results being obtained using the techniques differ substantially. The reasons for disagreement are to be found in the limitations of the techniques and how they are considered.
The purpose of this paper is to provide a comparison of zero-g aircraft .and water-immersion simulation, and to discuss various techniques which can be used to minimize the limitations associated with water immersion.
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