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The evolution of small payload carrier systems
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Breaux, C. G. |
| Copyright Year | 1984 |
| Description | The design of a bridge-like structure to span the Space Shuttle cargo bay but occupy only 3 feet of its length is discussed. The new structure was named the Missions Peculiar Equipment Support Structure (MPESS). The basic design requirements were as follows: to serve as support structure for small number of experiments; to occupy the minimal length of cargo bay; to have a standard interface hole pattern; to provide support at an elevated position; to employ standard Spacelab pallet trunnion; and to ensure natural frequency between the STS liftoff and landing frequency. The bridge-like structure is a riveted and bolted truss with machind end fittings which interface with the Spacelab trunnions. The structure is fabricated from aluminum alloy and assembled with stainless steel fasteners. |
| File Size | 580613 |
| Page Count | 12 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19850002730 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t53f9kx42 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1984-10-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance Structural Design Supports Aluminum Space Commercialization Space Shuttles Spaceborne Experiments Design Analysis Trusses Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports Server (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
