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Overview
Space Applications Services developed a novel Mobile Gravity-Offloading System providing gravity off-loading to multiple persons, payloads, vehicles and equipment allowing each to freely move and interact without the usual constraints of crane-based solutions. The system allows physically close interactions and can accurately follow the natural movements of a person hanging/walking below the vehicle.
System Features
The system comprises of a Specific ceiling structure with T-profiles integrated with multiple ceiling vehicle units, each equipped with an advanced gravity off-loading unit.
Each vehicle unit operates independently across the ceiling framework, featuring omnidirectional mobility to maximize the range of motion for individual payloads. This design facilitates close physical interactions and allows the vehicles to accurately track and respond to the natural movements of the persons/payloads beneath them.
The gravity off-loading unit employs an adjustable semi-passive mechanism based on the constant-force energy storage principle. This guarantees a high level of safety while providing a continuous constant force output ranging from 0.1g to 1g. The system is engineered to be devoid of inherent inertia, a crucial benefit that supports dynamic movements, such as high-speed jumping.
A dedicated suspension cable ensures a secure connection between the offloaded payload and its corresponding mechanism.
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APPLICATIONS · Astronaut crew training
· Micro-gravity system testing
· Payload deployment and tests under gravity offloading
· Overhead assembly of large structures
· Health rehabilitation centre
SERVICES AVAILABLE
The Mobile Gravity-Offloading System provides reduced-gravity operations with the higher level of fidelity.
OTHER SERVICES
· Installation on site
· System commissioning
· Operators training
· Maintenance
CONTACT
Tom Hoppenbrouwers, Business Developer
tom.hoppenbrouwers@spaceapplications.com
Guillaume Fau, Lead Engineer
guillaume.fau@spaceapplications.com
ABOUT SPACE APPLICATIONS SERVICES
Space Applications Services NV/SA is an independent Belgian company founded in 1987.
Aerospace Applications North America is our Partner company in Houston, USA.
Our aim is to research and develop innovative systems, solutions and products and provide services to the aerospace and security markets and related industries. Our activities cover manned and unmanned spacecraft, launch/re-entry vehicles, control centres, robotics and a wide range of information systems.