The motions of throw away detectors (TAD's) are analyzed using the linearized relative motion equations. The TAD's are to be used in the amps program as diagnostic instruments for making various measurements near the shuttle. The TAD's are ejected from the shuttle in arbitrary directions with small relative velocities (0.1 to 1.0 m/s) their subsequent trajectories relative to the shuttle are analyzed. Initial conditions that are likely to result in recontact between the TAD and the shuttle are identified. The sensitivity of the motion to variations in the initial conditions, possibly resulting from inaccuracy in the ejection mechanism, are analyzed as are effects of atmospheric drag. A targeting method, a method of giving the TAD correct initial conditions such that it will pass through a given point relative to the shuttle at a given time, is developed. The results of many specific cases are presented in graphical form. (Author)


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    Title :

    The Motion of Throw Away Detectors Relative to the Space Shuttle


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    133 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English