Space Camp Sim Stpries

MAT

simulates movements in 1/6th G as felt on the moon; simulates apollo training; 12lbs on earth → 20lbs on the moon; 3 movements: bunny hop, jog, side to side; jump for distance, not height; charlie duke story: he jumped for ehight, fell on his PLSS, got the nickname “the turtle” bc he couldnt get up, john young had to assist

5DF

stands for 5 degrees of freedom; name 5 degrees that are simulated: forward/backward, side to side, roll, pitch, yaw; 6th degree (up down) that cannot be simulated; simulates working tethered in frictionless environment, newtons 3rd law: action/reaction

MAT

stands for multi-axis trainer; simulates tumble spin; patterned after MASTIF (multiple axis space test inertia facility); MASTIF used in mercury only; tumble spin experienced during gemini 8 agena docking due to stuck thruster; MASTIF had a cage, MAT has rings; MASTIF had a joystick, MAT has no joystick

made me create a non blank flashcard in order to publish

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