Title

Development And Test Of The Bell Zero-G Belt

Date

1963

Index Abstract

Not Available

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

AMRL TDR 63-23

Creator

Flexman, Ralph E.

Seale, Leonard M.

Henderson, Campbell

Corporate Author

Bell Aerosystems Co Buffalo Ny

Laboratory

Behavioral Sciences Laboratory

Extent

109

Identifier

AD0409620

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(657)-9224

DoD Project

7184

DoD Task

718405

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Date Modified

Scanned by request 6/1/2007 submitted by Fermilab (Government Agency - Domestic)

Abstract

The assumption is made that a requirement exists for the development of a self-maneuvering system for orbital workers. Such a system will consist of a life support subsystem, maintenance equipment (tools), and a propulsion and control sub system. This report discusses the general problem areas and specifically reports on the re search, development, and testing of the Bell Zero-G Belt, a research propulsion and control system for maneuvering a man in a weightless en vironment. The flight tests of the belt took place on a large airbearing platform and in a C-131 cargo-type aircraft during zero-g trajectories. The equations of motion derived during the Bell Aerosystems Company sponsored development of the Small Rocket Lift Device (Rocket Belt) are also presented and discussed with re spect to the Zero-G Belt. Specific conclusions are presented on the adequacy of the research model of a propulsion system and recommendations are made for additional research and development.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1963-03

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource