Mechanics
Tool for Inspecting Alignment of Twinaxial Connectors
Misalignment can be detected before damage is done.
A proposed tool would be used to inspect alignments of mating twinaxial-connector assemblies on interconnecting wiring harnesses. More specifically, the tool would be used to inspect the alignment of each contact pin of each connector on one assembly with the corresponding socket in the corresponding connector on the ...
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An acquisition, tracking, and pointing (ATP) system is proposed for aiming an optical- communications downlink laser beam from deep space. In providing for a direction reference, the concept exploits the mature technology of star trackers to eliminate the need for a costly and potentially hazardous laser beacon. The system would ...
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A Polar Traverse Rover (PTR) is a device designed to determine the role of Antarctica in the global climate system by determining typical paths of continental air that passes the South Pole, and by obtaining insight into the relationship between events at the Antarctic and the meteorology of sub- polar ...
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A New, Highly Improved Two-Cycle Engine
Flexible Structural-Health-Monitoring Sheets
Microgravity, Mesh-Crawling Legged Robots
Advanced Active-Magnetic-Bearing Thrust-Measurement System
Thermally Actuated Hydraulic Pumps
Lightweight Carbon-Carbon High-Temperature Space Radiator
Improved Relief Valve Would Be Less Susceptible to Failure
Using Composite Materials in a Cryogenic Pump
Safety Modification of Cam-and-Groove Hose Coupling
FIDO-Class Development Rover
Axial Halbach Magnetic Bearings
Compact, Non-Pneumatic Rock-Powder Samplers
Alignment-Insensitive Lower-Cost Telescope Architecture
Miniature Latching Valve
Micro-Resistojet for Small Satellites
Using Piezoelectric Devices To Transmit Power Through Walls
Low-Impact Mating System for Docking Spacecraft
