Comments on several reduced-gravity simulators used for studying lunar self-locomotive tasks /
by Amos A. Spady.

Description

Main Author

Spady, Amos A.

Related Names

United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Langley Research Center.

Language(s)

English

Published

Washington, DC : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1970.

Subjects

Lunar surface vehicles > Lunar surface vehicles / Evaluation.
Research in reduced gravity environments.

Summary

The uncertainties concerning the physical capabilities and limitations of an explorer in performing locomotive and other working tasks in the lunar environment have led both industrial and governmental organizations to develop a variety of reduced-gravity simulators. This report presents a subjective review of the "feel" and operating characteristics of some of the simulators which are currently being used. The observations are those of an engineer who has acted as a test subject in a number of the currently developed simulators.--P. [i].

Note

"L-6384."
"NASA TN D-5802."
"May 1970."
Also available online in PDF from NASA Technical Reports Server Web site.

Physical Description

[i], 26 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

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