| NASA Center: |
Glenn Research Center |
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| Image # : |
C1959-51947 |
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| Date : |
10/29/1957
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Title
Project Mercury - AWT Gimbaling Rig
Full Description
The Gimbal Rig, formally known as the MASTIF of Multiple Axis Space Test Inertia
Facility, was engineered to simulate the tumbling and rolling motions of a space
capsule and train the Mercury astronauts to control roll, pitch and yaw by
activating nitrogen jets, used as brakes and bring the vehicle back into
control. This facility was built at the Lewis Research Center, now John H. Glenn
Research Center at Lewis Field.
Keywords
Project Mercury Altitude Wind Tunnel AWT Gimbaling Rig Gimbal Rig MASTIF Multiple Axis Space Test Inertia Facility Lewis Research Center NACA
Subject Category
Simulators, Astronauts, Mercury-Program, NACA-GRC-LRC,
Reference Numbers
- Center:
GRC
- Center Number:
C1959-51947
- GRIN DataBase Number:
GPN-2000-000691
Source Information
- Creator/Photographer: GRC
- Original Source: DIGITAL
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