Space Mechanisms Lessons Learned Study Volume II-Literature Review

TITLE AND SUBTITLE:
Space Mechanisms Lessons Learned Study Volume II-Literature Review

AUTHOR(S):
Wilbur Shapiro, Frank Murray, Roy Howarth, and Robert Fusaro

REPORT DATE:
September 1995

FUNDING NUMBERS:
WU-297-10-00

PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES):
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lewis Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44135-3191

PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER:
E-9892

SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES):
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, D.C. 20546-0001

REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVERED:
Technical Memorandum

SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY REPORT NUMBER:
NASA TM-107047

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES:
Wilbur Shapiro, Frank Murray, and Roy Howarth, Mechanical Technology Incorporated, Latham, New York 12110 (work funded under NASA Contract NAS3-27086); Robert Fusaro, NASA Lewis Research Center. Responsible person, Robert Fusaro, organization code 5230, (216) 433-6080.

ABSTRACT:
Hundreds of satellites have been launched to date. Some have operated extremely well and others have not. In order to learn from past operating experiences, a study was conducted to determine the conditions under which space mechanisms (mechanically moving components) have previously worked or failed. The study consisted of (1) an extensive literature review that included both government contractor reports and technical journals, (2) communication and visits (when necessary) to the various NASA and DOD centers and their designated contractors (this included contact with project managers of current and prior NASA satellite programs as well as their industry counterparts), (3) requests for unpublished information to NASA and industry and (4) a mail survey designed to acquire specific mechanism experience. The information obtained has been organized into two volumes. Volume I provides a summary of the lessons learned, the results of a needs analysis, responses to the mail survey, a listing of experts, a description of some available facilities and a compilation of references. Volume II contains a compilation of the literature review synopsis.

SUBJECT TERMS:
Mechanisms; Systems; Problems; Space; Mechanical components; Tribology; Lubrication; Deployables; Lessons learned

NUMBER OF PAGES:
536

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