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The potential of a GAS can with payload G-169The feasibility of using welding for the construction, expansion and emergency repair of space based structures is discussed and the advantages of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) over other welding techniques are briefly examined. The objective and design concept for the G-169 Get Away Special payload are described. The G-169 experiment will allow the comparison of a space GTA welded joint with a terrestrial GTA welded joint with all parameters held constant except for gravitational forces. Specifically, a bead-on-plate weld around the perimeter of a 2 inch diameter stainless steel pipe section will be performed. The use of Learjet microgravity simulation for the G-169 and other Get Away Special experiments is also addressed.
Document ID
19890001545
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Tamir, David (California Polytechnic State Univ. San Luis Obispo, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1988
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Accession Number
89N10916
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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