Mechanisms for In-Space Applications
Mechanisms for In-Space Applications
MXER (Momentum Exchange Electrodynamic Reboost)
A team consisting of collaborators from Tennessee Technological University, MSFC, BD Systems and the University of Delaware (herein called the TTU team) conducted specific research and development activities in MXER tether systems during the base period of 5-15-04 through 3-24-06 under contract (numbers NNM04AB13C). The team addressed two primary topics related to the MXER tether system; development of validated, high-fidelity dynamic models of an elastic, rotating tether and development of feasible mechanisms to enable reliable rendezvous and capture. The following report will describe in detail the activities that were performed during the base period of this cycle 2 MXER tether activity, and will summarize the results of this funded activity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPx1Nq80jm8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox_-3S3AMxk
3-5R Singularity Free Parallel-Architecture Wrist (aka Canfield Joint)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zf0kvJcR5rs