Active Response Gravity Offload System

TBMG-10855

09/01/2011

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The Active Response Gravity Offload System (ARGOS) provides the ability to simulate with one system the gravity effect of planets, moons, comets, asteroids, and microgravity, where the gravity is less than Earth’s gravity. The system works by providing a constant force offload through an overhead hoist system and horizontal motion through a rail and trolley system. The facility covers a 20- by 40-ft (≈6.1- by 12.2-m) horizontal area with 15 ft (≈4.6 m) of lifting vertical range.

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"Active Response Gravity Offload System," Mobility Engineering, September 1, 2011.
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Sep 1, 2011
Product Code
TBMG-10855
Content Type
Magazine Article
Language
English