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BALL STACK [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-06-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
- Orbital Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ball stack
1, record 1, English, ball%20stack
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tool consists of a series of metallic stacked balls and active EVA changeout mechanisms at each end. The ball stack is covered by a sleeve to trap debris if the ball stack fails. 2, record 1, English, - ball%20stack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ball stack is used to temporarily stabilize and restrain an ORU [Orbital Replaceable Unit] during station maintenance activities. It allows the spacewalker to attach various other EVA [Extravehicular activity] tools, such as the CETA [Crew & Equipment Translation Aid] cart, crane, tool stanchion, and TERA [Temporary Equipment Restraint Aid]. 3, record 1, English, - ball%20stack
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ball stack: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 3, record 1, English, - ball%20stack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
- Stations orbitales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attache flexible à billes
1, record 1, French, attache%20flexible%20%C3%A0%20billes
proposal, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- raccord flexible à billes 1, record 1, French, raccord%20flexible%20%C3%A0%20billes
proposal, masculine noun
- flexible à billes 1, record 1, French, flexible%20%C3%A0%20billes
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attache flexible à billes : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 1, French, - attache%20flexible%20%C3%A0%20billes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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