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PAYLOAD PALLET [12 records]

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Record 1 2004-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The Columbus External Payload Facility(CEPF) is a set of structures added to the starboard end-cone of the Columbus module intended to carry four payload adapters mechanically similar to those used in the NASA ExPRESS Pallet(ExP) programme [RD 2]. Unlike the ExP, the CEPF provides one adapter location that normally points to notional zenith, one oriented to notional nadir, and two to starboard.

OBS

In summary, the CEPF provides suitable interfaces for a small sized remote sensing instrument, either internally pointed/stabilised, or tolerating large excursions around a nominal direction. Large fields of view can be accommodated. The ground track pattern is not optimised for localised studies, nor repeatable on the long term due to altitude variations.

OBS

Columbus external payload facility; CEPF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

Dans la perspective d'une telle évolution future, il [cône arrière] pourrait aussi recevoir divers points d'accrochage nécessaires au raccordement d'une plate-forme de charge utile extérieure.

OBS

plateforme de charge utile extérieure de Columbus; CEPF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Key term(s)
  • plate-forme de charge utile extérieure de Columbus
  • plate-forme CEPF

Spanish

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Record 2 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The External Payload Computer(XPLC) provides data management interfaces between the payloads on an Express Pallet Adapter and the Express Pallet or the Columbus EPF [External Payload Facility]. The XPLC is based upon the Standard Payload Computer as modified for the external Station environment and specific adaptations for the Express Pallet Adapter payloads.

OBS

external payload computer; XPLC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

ordinateur de charge utile externe; XPLC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Similar to the EXPRESS rack for internal payloads, the accommodations at each of the 6 payload locations are standardized to provide quick and straightforward payload integration. This is accomplished using a standard EXPRESS Pallet Adapter(ExPA) plate to which the payload is permanently mated prior to launch and which is subsequently locked into place on the pallet by the Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator on the Station's robotic arm.

OBS

EXPRESS pallet adapter plate: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

plaque de fixation de palette EXPRESS : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

PHR

Plaque de fixation de palette EXPRESS standard.

Spanish

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Record 4 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Each EXPRESS pallet can accommodate 6 Express Pallet Adapters (ExPA). The ExPA is the base on which the remaining elements of the TEF [Technology Exposed Facility] sit on. It allows the mounting of payloads of dimensions (width x length x eight) 86.36x116.84x124.46 mm (34x46x49"). The ExPA is equipped with a robotic micro-fixture which enables its removal by means of the Space Station Dexterous Manipulator.

CONT

The EXPRESS Pallet Adapter(ExPA) provides an external payload accommodation and interface capability that can be exchanged on-orbit using the Space Station Remote Manipulator System...

OBS

EXPRESS pallet adapter; ExPA: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

L'allocation canadienne de 2,3 % des installations destinées aux utilisateurs correspond à un bâti et un adaptateur de palette externe (APE) par année, assortis des ressources correspondantes de soutien aux usagers.

OBS

adaptateur de palette externe; ExPA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 5 2003-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

Express Pallet. The ExPS is an unpressurized external equipment which, by means of adapter mechanisms, will support external payloads. Each ExPS will accommodate up to six payloads of up to 225 kg for a total launch of 1,36 tons. For each one of them it will be supplied power and data. The adapters will be fully compatible with external robotics operations (EVR) and with crew external activities (EVA). The full up ExPS will be compatible with robotics operations for removal from orbiter cargo bay and assembly in the ISS truss. It will be operational for up to 10 years in orbit with the capability to be launched and returned to Earth several times.

OBS

The Pallets, which will be attached at specific locations on the Truss, can be zenith- or nadir- facing, allowing them to carry instruments requiring solar or celestial viewing (zenith) or Earth viewing (nadir).

OBS

EXPRESS: Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station.

OBS

EXPRESS pallet; ExP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

PHR

Individual, standard EXPRESS pallet.

PHR

EXPRESS pallet adapter payload envelope, adapter plate.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
CONT

Une palette Express transporte des équipements extérieurs alors qu'une palette Spacelab (SLP) transporte le SPDM («Canada Hand») et des réservoirs (ATA et HP Gas).

OBS

palette EXPRESS; ExP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 6 2001-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
CONT

The Payload Carriers Team is responsible for MSFC' s [Marshall Space Flight Center] Payload Carriers which is made up of two type of carriers : the Spacelab Logistics Pallet(SLP) and the Multi-Purpose Equipment Support Structure(MPESS). The Payload Carriers "bridge the gap" in payload accommodations available in the Space Shuttle's Payload Bay by providing unique structural, power, data and thermal resources to a variety of payloads. These carriers are designed to transport items safely through the rigors of high acceleration Shuttle launch and the vacuum of space while providing the flexibility to allow the Shuttle to minimize the mass transported to earth orbit.

OBS

Spacelab logistics pallet; SLP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
CONT

Le Canadarm2 remettra au bras de la navette une palette Spacelab de 3 000 livres afin de la ranger dans la soute de la navette.

OBS

palette Spacelab; SLP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 7 2001-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The fields of view for attached payloads are dependent on payload type and location, with full truss-site payloads having greater latitude in viewing than ExPA payloads. Viewing in the zenith direction for payloads on nadir-pointing truss sites is not generally possible and vice versa. Viewfields for ExPA payloads depend on the payload's position on the pallet and the relative height of adjacent payloads. Positions provide various combinations of viewing in the nadir, zenith, ram, wake, and Earth-limb directions.

OBS

nadir-pointing truss site: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

section de poutre orientée vers le nadir : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

The fields of view for attached payloads are dependent on payload type and location, with full truss-site payloads having greater latitude in viewing than ExPA payloads. Viewing in the zenith direction for payloads on nadir-pointing truss sites is not generally possible and vice versa. Viewfields for ExPA payloads depend on the payload's position on the pallet and the relative height of adjacent payloads. Positions provide various combinations of viewing in the nadir, zenith, ram, wake, and Earth-limb directions.

OBS

full truss-site payload: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

charge utile maximale sur poutrelle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 9 2001-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

An EXPRESS pallet [which] occupies an entire truss site using the truss payload attach system... provides an equally sub-divided attachment surface that will accommodate up to 6 individual payloads.

OBS

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

charge utile individuelle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 10 2001-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

U. S. Truss Site Payload Accommodations and EXPRESS Pallet. The available resources and accommodations for U. S. truss-site payload... resources are given for a single payload occupying an entire truss-site, which is one option for an ISS [International Space Station] user, and also for payload accommodated on an EXPRESS pallet, which is the other option.

OBS

U.S. truss-site payload accommodations: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

Key term(s)
  • US truss-site payload accommodation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

emplacement de charge utiles américaines sur la poutrelle : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 11 2001-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orbital Stations
CONT

An EXPRESS pallet occupies an entire truss site using the truss payload attach system. It provides an equally sub-divided attachment surface that will accommodate up to 6 individual payloads

OBS

truss payload attach system: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations orbitales
OBS

système d'arrimage de charge utile sur poutre : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 12 1981-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aeroindustry
CONT

Some Spacelab flight [units will not have] the payload pallets which will be used on most missions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions aéronautiques
CONT

[Il y a une version du] Spacelab sans palette de charge utile.

Spanish

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