DocumentCode
1228455
Title
Astronaut Maneuvering Unit for Space Mechanics
Author
Van Schaik, Peter N.
Author_Institution
Support Techniques Branch Flight Accessories Laboratory Aeronautical Systems Division Wright-Patterson AFB
Volume
1
Issue
2
fYear
1963
Firstpage
1262
Lastpage
1269
Abstract
In order to give man the capability of extra-vehicular travel while in orbit, various concepts for individual propulsion units have been analyzed. These concepts varied from the hand-held gun to the Astronaut Maneuvering Unit (AMU). This paper analyzes the problems with these concepts and shows why the AMU, which is currently under test, is the safest and most reliable method for the orbital travel. Included is a discussion of the future research anticipated, as well as the various applications for the AMU.
Keywords
Aerospace engineering; Arm; Hip; Laboratories; Leg; Propulsion; Space exploration; Space vehicles; Testing; Wrapping;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Aerospace, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0536-1516
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TA.1963.4319503
Filename
4319503
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