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The Solid Rocket Motor (SRM)
Transporter
moves the Space Shuttle SRM segments
between the Rotation, Processing and
Surge Facility (RPSF) and the storage
buildings (Surge 1 and Surge 2) or the VAB.
The SRM segments are delivered to the
RPSF from Utah by railroad car where
they are unloaded onto pallets
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The SRM Transporter moves under the pallet,
lifting both the pallet and the segment. The transporter then moves the
pallets and segments to either the Surge Facilities for storage or to the
VAB transfer aisle for segment stacking. Four fueled segments are required
for each of the two Solid Rocket Boosters used on each Shuttle flight.
The Solid Rocket Motor Transporter consists of
these systems:
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Drive
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Lifting
System |
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Steering
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Brake
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Fire
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DC
Power and Control System |
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Communications
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Diesel
Engine and Cooling System |
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Pneumatic
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Fire
Detection, Alarm and Protection System Lubrication System |
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Instrumentation
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SRM Transporter Statistics
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Capacity
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414,096 Pounds
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Dead Weight
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204,800 Pounds
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Gross Weight
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618,940 Pounds
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Number of Wheel Sets
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12
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Tires
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48
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Axle Load Capacity
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70,480 Pounds
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Number Of Drive Axles
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6
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Number Of Brake Axles
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6
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Tractive Power
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70,925 Pounds
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Max. Gradient Ability Laden,
Approx.
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6%
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Max. Crawl Speed, Unladen,
Approx.
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6.4 mph
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Engine
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Cummins Diesel, Type NTA-855 C
400 Water Cooled
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Height Of Lowered Platform
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63 Inches
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Lifting Stroke
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27-9/16 Inches
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Axle Load Compensation
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+/- 13-25/32 Inches
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Platform Size
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612 X 239-3/8 Inches
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Outside Turning Radius, Approx.
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40 Fee
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