NASA NTRS · 19870000361
Lightweight Monorail Transport System
Abstract
Report proposes monorail transportation system for zero-gravity environment. System carries materials and parts between locations on space station. Includes tubular rails instead of open channels usually found in overhead conveyor systems. Since resistance to torque of closed tube greater than that of open channel for same amount of material, tubular monorail designed for higher loads or for greater spacing between support points.
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Weir, Harold F., Wood, Kenneth E., Strecker, Myron T.. 1987-07-01. Lightweight Monorail Transport System. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19870000361
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