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Space Station racks weight and CG measurement using the rack insertion end-effectorThe objective was to design a method to measure weight and center of gravity (C.G.) location for Space Station Modules by adding sensors to the existing Rack Insertion End Effector (RIEE). Accomplishments included alternative sensor placement schemes organized into categories. Vendors were queried for suitable sensor equipment recommendations. Inverse mathematical models for each category determine expected maximum sensor loads. Sensors are selected using these computations, yielding cost and accuracy data. Accuracy data for individual sensors are inserted into forward mathematical models to estimate the accuracy of an overall sensor scheme. Cost of the schemes can be estimated. Ease of implementation and operation are discussed.
Document ID
19950011753
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Brewer, William V. (Jackson State Univ. Jackson, MS, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Univ. of Central Florida, NASA(ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Program. 1994 Research Reports
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
95N18168
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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