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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

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An Exposed Payload Facility is planned for Columbus. It will consist of two separate support structures attached to the Columbus Pressurized Module end cone in the zenith and nadir positions.  3, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility

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The principal new feature for an exposed payload facility is the presence of a single, multi-purpose robotic servicing capability. Whilst providing a substantial amount of operational flexibility, this feature requires that careful consideration be given to accommodation aspects.  4, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility

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exposed payload facility; EPF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).  5, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility

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COF Exposed Payload Facility (EPF).  2, record 1, English, - exposed%20payload%20facility

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

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Le cône arrière [du COF] est prévu pour recevoir optionnellement sa propre antenne de liaison et un équipement de télécommunications autonome avec le sol via le système de relais de données européen DRS [...] il pourrait aussi recevoir divers points d’accrochage nécessaires au raccordement d’une plate-forme de charge utile extérieure.  4, record 1, French, - plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20ext%C3%A9rieure

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plate-forme de charge utile extérieure; EPF : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale(GTTSSI).  3, record 1, French, - plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20ext%C3%A9rieure

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Record 2,  Textual support,  English

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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.  2, record 2, English, - Columbus%20external%20payload%20facility

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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.  2, record 2, English, - Columbus%20external%20payload%20facility

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Columbus external payload facility; CEPF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).  3, record 2, English, - Columbus%20external%20payload%20facility

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

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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.  2, record 2, French, - plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20ext%C3%A9rieure%20de%20Columbus

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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).  1, record 2, French, - plateforme%20de%20charge%20utile%20ext%C3%A9rieure%20de%20Columbus

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Record 3,  Textual support,  English

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ESA has presently only developed a basic end effector (BEE) for the European robotic arm. Although the BEE can support EVA and has a good overall performance, its size and mass make its use impractical for most of the operations involved in servicing payloads external to the spacecraft. The dexterity needed for these operations requires a much smaller, compact gripper, equipped with an array of sensors which fully monitor both its status and operations. Furthermore, it is desirable to keep to a minimum the limitations and constraints imposed on the payload by the interface requirements. Functions performed by the gripper are: recovery of insertion misalignments; positioning of an object at a target location; securing an object firmly and releasably; provision of mechanical power; monitoring gripper status and operation.  2, record 3, English, - basic%20end%20effector

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The Basic End-Effector (BEE) [is] permanently attached to the Robot arm tool-flange. [Its] mechanical and electrical interfaces are compatible with the Standard Grasp Interface (SGI), available on all TEF [Technology Exposure Facility] subjects. Actions include grasp, move and release. Sensors include camera system for scene and close up visual inspection.  3, record 3, English, - basic%20end%20effector

Record 3,  Textual support,  French

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Un modèle technologique de pince destinée aux interventions robotisées sur des charges utiles montées sur une plate-forme extérieure a été réalisé dans le cadre d’un contrat d’étude, de fabrication et d’essais. Sa conception satisfait aux rigoureuses conditions imposées en ce qui concerne aussi bien la masse et l'encombrement que la capacité de charge. La pince permet également d’exercer une force mécanique sur des éléments de charge utile pourvus d’un dispositif de préhension spécifique, pour les manipuler, actionner des mécanismes et transmettre des forces. Le principe de conception est simple et les interfaces avec la charge utile sont réduites au minimum.  1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20de%20pr%C3%A9hension%20sp%C3%A9cifique

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