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Laser space rendezvous and docking system trade-off studyThe use, design, and fabrication feasibility of scanning the laser beam by swiveling the outside mirror with a ball joint swivel system is examined along with the applicability of graphite reinforced epoxy material for the construction of reflective optics. It is indicated that (1) the cost of graphite-epoxy will be more than that of many other materials due to the amount of special tooling required; (2) the weight advantage of graphite-epoxy over beryllium is minimal; the ball joint swivel system is accurate enough to perform the scanning function; and that the ball joint will result in a simpler and more cost effective scanning mechanism.
Document ID
19760009074
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Adelman, S. (Norden Norwalk, CT, United States)
Levinson, S. (Norden Norwalk, CT, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1975
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Report/Patent Number
REPT-1257-R-0001
NASA-CR-144150
Accession Number
76N16162
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-31489
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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