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Low-g fluid transfer technology study
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Stark, J. A. |
| Copyright Year | 1976 |
| Description | Technology gaps and system characteristics critical to cryogenic and noncryogenic in-orbit fluid transfer were identified. Four different supply systems were conceptually designed as space shuttle payloads. These were; (1) space tug supply - LH2, LO2, N2H4, He - linear acceleration for liquid acquisition with supply module and tug separated from shuttle, (2) tug supply using orbiter drag, (3) orbiter supply - N2O4,MMH,He, H2,O2 - surface tension screens, (4) multiple receivers supply 0 solar electric propulsion stage, Hg, diaphragm - HEAO B, HEe, paddle fluid rotation-satellite control section, N2H4, screens. It was found that screens had the best overall potential for low weight and simplicity, however, thermal problems with cryogenics still need final resolution. |
| File Size | 11925380 |
| Page Count | 274 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19760017414 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t4hn01428 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1976-05-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Fluid Mechanics And Heat Transfer Oxygen Hydrogen Space Shuttles Technology Assessment Space Tugs Weightlessness Microgravity Propellant Transfer Payloads Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports ServerĀ (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |