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38th Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium

The Aerospace Mechanisms Symposium (AMS) provides a unique forum for those
active in the design, production and use of aerospace mechanisms. A major focus is
the reporting of problems and solutions associated with the development and flight
certification of new mechanisms. Organized by the Mechanisms Education Association,
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Lockheed Martin Space
Systems Company (LMSSC) share the responsibility for hosting the AMS. Now in its
38h symposium, the AMS continues to be well attended, attracting participants from
both the U. S. and abroad.

The 38th AMS, hosted by the Langley Research Center (LaRC) in Williamsburg,
Virginia, was held May 17, 18 and 19, 2006. During these three days, 34 papers were
presented. Topics included gimbals, tribology, actuators, aircraft mechanisms,
deployment mechanisms, release mechanisms, and test equipment. Hardware displays
during the supplier exhibit gave attendees an opportunity to meet with developers of
current and future mechanism components.

The high quality of this symposium is a result of the work of many people, and their
efforts are gratefully acknowledged. This extends to the voluntary members of the
symposium organizing committee representing the eight NASA field centers, LMSSC,
and the European Space Agency. Appreciation is also extended to the session chairs,
the authors, and particularly the personnel at LaRC responsible for the symposium
arrangements and the publication of these proceedings. A sincere thank you also goes
to the symposium executive committee who is responsible for the year-to-year
management of the AMS, including paper processing and preparation of the program.

The use of trade names of manufacturers in this publication does not constitute an

official endorsement of such products or manufacturers, either expressed or implied, by
the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.