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FULL-SCALE MOCK-UP [3 records]

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Record 1 2003-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Launching and Space Maneuvering
CONT

Recent work on the perspective display allows computer graphics systems to simulate planned spacecraft maneuvers, allowing pilots to visualize the consequences of a variety of orbital changes.... Up to now, spacecraft maneuvers, even close-in rendezvous, have been very formal, requiring elaborate planning. We’re developing a system that lets you conduct orbital change maneuvers on an informal, short-term basis... The perspective display is now in use at Ames in a full-scale research mock-up of a proximity operations control center for the Space Station. The mock-up includes a number of test technologies including a heads-up(through the window) display, voice-actuated controls and an advanced window design.

OBS

orbital change: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
CONT

L'ATV [Automatic Transfer Vehicle], équipé de ses moteurs et d'une capacité d'ergols accrue, sera aussi utilisé pour effectuer les modifications d'orbite de la station, et notamment [..] les rehaussements d'orbite destinés à en compenser l'usure.

OBS

modification d'orbite : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The masterpiece is a full-scale mock-up of the European Columbus laboratory, including models of its internal multi-user facilities and its external payload accommodation facilities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales

Spanish

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Record 3 1987-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Guns (Land Forces)
CONT

... which will be a full-scale mock-up turret enabling all loading, engagement and firing drills to be practised by gunner and commander.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Canons (Forces terrestres)
CONT

(...) un simulateur de tourelle (...) qui permettra à un chef de véhicule et un tireur de s'exercer en vraie grandeur à toutes les opérations de chargement du canon et d'engagement d'une cible.

Spanish

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