NASA NTRS · 19800067769
A precision pointing system for Shuttle experiment payloads
Abstract
This paper describes the Annular Suspension and Pointing System (ASPS) being developed to support NASA Shuttle payloads in the 1980s. The ASPS employs a unique magnetic suspension system to isolate Shuttle payloads from Orbiter disturbances and provide vernier control of the payload's attitude, thereby allowing extremely accurate and stable pointing. A description of the system design, configurations, and performance goals is given. Component and system development testing of the full-size ASPS Engineering Development Model is described, and hardware photographs and test configurations are presented.
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Van Riper, R.. 1980-01-01. A precision pointing system for Shuttle experiment payloads. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19800067769
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