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Topic: Number and function of Apollo gantrys
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collocation
Member Posts: 387
From: McLean, VA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 09-05-2008 10:30 AM
   
Was there a set number of gantrys on the Apollo programs or did the number change during the subsequent missions? Also, what were the specific reason for each gantry? Thanks. |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 1966
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 09-05-2008 03:44 PM
If you mean the swing arms they were fixed in number for the Saturn V and the Saturn 1B was raised via milk stool to achieve the same geometry.The big thing for swing arm performance was to leave the vehicle quickly (accelerate hard) then brake to a stop before hitting the service structure. Hope this helps. gm |
collocation
Member Posts: 387
From: McLean, VA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 09-05-2008 07:09 PM
I meant the red swing arms, didn't they have fuel lines etc
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Ken Havekotte
Member Posts: 2983
From: Merritt Island, Florida, Brevard
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-05-2008 10:32 PM
There were actually 3 launch pad complexes used throughout the Apollo program at Kennedy; Pads 34, 37B and 39 (A & B). Servicing all the Saturn V launch vehicles from Complex 39, the red structure towers (known as the Launch Umbilical Towers) carried 9 swing arms, or bridges, for direct access to the space vehicle, along with 17 work platforms and distribution lines for propellants, pneumatic, electrical and instrumentation systems. Swing Arm #9, 320' above the launch base, connected with the Apollo spacecraft that was used by all the Apollo astronauts. Is this what you wanted to know? |
collocation
Member Posts: 387
From: McLean, VA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 09-06-2008 07:19 PM
I was just interested in the specific function of each are. Thanks for the info, greatly appreciated |
BA002
Member Posts: 177
From: Utrecht,NL
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 09-08-2008 11:53 AM
I have recently begun my "project" of trying to actually read the entire Apollo Lunar Surface Journal and the Apollo Flight Journal from start to finish. These really are a treasure trove of information. If you look at page 185 of the Apollo 8 Saturn Flight Manual you will find a picture of the gantries and their functions.Regards,
Leo Bakker |
collocation
Member Posts: 387
From: McLean, VA
Registered: Feb 2004
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posted 09-08-2008 08:38 PM
Leo - thank you very much exactly what I was looking for, greatly appreciated |
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