Apparatus for releasably connecting first and second objects in predetermined space relationship

A releasable apparatus that connects first and second space objects, such as a spacecraft and a space vehicle, in predetermined spaced relationship is described. The apparatus comprises at least one probe member mounted on the first object, having an elongated shank portion, the distal end of which is provided with a tapered nose portion. At least one drogue assembly is mounted on the second space object for releasably capturing the probe member upon the first and second objects being brought into close proximity with each other

Spacecraft radiator cover Patent

Development of spacecraft radiator cove

Bio-reactor chamber

A bioreactor for cell culture is disclosed which provides for the introduction of fresh medium without excessive turbulent action. The fresh medium enters the bioreactor through a filter with a backwash action which prevents the cells from settling on the filter. The bioreactor is sealed and depleted medium is forced out of the container as fresh medium is added

Line cutter Patent

Piston in bore cutter for severing parachute control lines and sealing cable hole to prevent water leakage into loa

Improved control system power unit for large parachutes

Improved control system power unit drives the control surfaces of very large controllable parachutes. The design features subassemblies for determining control surface position and cable loading, and protection of the load sensor against the possibility of damage during manipulation

Individual-Level Determinants of the Propensity to Shirk

Employee shirking, where workers give less than full effort on the job, has typically been investigated as a construct subject to group and organization-level influences. Neglected are individual differences that might explain why individuals in the same organization or work-group might shirk. The present study sought to address these limitations by investigating subjective well-being (a dispositional construct), job satisfaction, as well as other individual-level determinants of shirking behavior. Results identified several individual-level determinants of shirking. Implications of the results are discussed

Winch having cable position and load indicators Patent

Design and characteristics of device for showing amount of cable payed out from winch and load impose

Cryogenic storage system Patent

Cryogenic storage system for gases onboard spacecraf

Palacio Subercaseaux Conservation Strategy

Alan Chandler worked on the heritage strategy with Chilean Architects Cecilia Puga, Paula Velasco and Alberto Moletto, entering and winning the international architecture competition for a Regional Archive Centre for Valparaiso, Chile reinventing the derelict historic Palacio Subercaseaux. The project was run by the Chilean Department of Heritage - DiBam