NASA NTRS · 19760021203
Viscous rotary vane actuator/damper
Abstract
A compact viscous rotary actuator/damper for use on the Mariner '71 and Viking Programs was developed. Several functions were combined into this single mechanism to control the deployment, latching, and damping of the solar panel arrays used on these space vehicles. The design, development, and testing of the actuator/damper are described, and major problems encountered are discussed.
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Harper, J. D.. 1976-07-01. Viscous rotary vane actuator/damper. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760021203
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