An Evaluation of Proposed Applications of Remote Handling in Space

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Title
An Evaluation of Proposed Applications of Remote Handling in Space
Date
1964
Index Abstract
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Photo Quality
Not Needed
Report Number
AMRL TR 64-98
Creator
Chubb, Gerald. P.
Laboratory
Behavioral Sciences Laboratory
Extent
16
Identifier
AD0608802
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
Laboratory Research - No Contract
DoD Project
7184
DoD Task
718407
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Abstract
This report reviews the literature from 1954 to 1964 and discusses problems of applying remote handling techniques to assembly and maintenance operations in space. The techniques can be classified in two categories: (1) encapsulation, where the operator is positioned in a vehicle having manipulanda which he can operate directly and (2) telechirics, where the operator is positioned at a control module physically distant from the manipulative device which he must operate remotely. Both telechiric and encapsulation approaches appear feasible. Considerable research and development is needed to make either concept practical. In that the situations in which these devices will be employed are associated with systems still in the design stages, consideration might first be given to better definitions of specific mission and task requirements. Advances in other areas of investigation should be monitored fairly closely. Work being done in rendezvous techniques and myoelectric control are relevant to problems to be overcome in applying remote handling devices to assembly and maintenance tasks in space.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-10
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AMRLTR64-098.pdf