Development of a robotic Fluid Transfer interface based on RIDER connector

Paper number

IAC-22,D3,LBA,3,x74424

Author

Mr. Gonzalo Guerra, Spain, SENER Aeroespacial

Coauthor

Mrs. Isabel Soto, Spain, SENER Aeroespacial

Coauthor

Mrs. Montserrat Diaz-Carrasco, Spain, SENER Aeroespacial

Coauthor

Mr. Jose Gala, Spain, SENER

Coauthor

Mr. Javier Vinals, Spain, SENER Aeroespacial

Year

2022

Abstract

Standard Interfaces (SI) are a central pillar for the On-Orbit Servicing, Assembly and Manufacturing (OSAM) applications. Inside the OSAM market it is expected that life extension and refuelling applications will represent a large share of the market demands, as shown by several studies. Thus, SENER Aeroespacial is developing a SI product with fluid transfer capabilities based on the combination and leveraging of SIROM (Standard Interface for Robotic Manipulation) and RIDER (Refuelling Interface Development for ESPRIT).
In this paper, SENER Aeroespacial will briefly present RIDER fluid transfer connector and how it has been implemented inside SIROM design, allowing to carry out refuelling activities as part of the SI performance. Performances of SIROM with resupply capabilities will be shown, with special emphasis on the fluid transfer function.

Abstract document

IAC-22,D3,LBA,3,x74424.brief.pdf

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