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Transportation by Air-On the Ground
| Issue: |
1985 |
Category: |
Industrial Productivity/Manufacturing Technology |
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| Page: |
100-103 |
Center: |
Marshall Space Flight Center |
| State: |
CA |
Manufacturer: |
ROLAIR SYSTEMS, INC. |
| Origin: |
Space Shuttle/apollo Technology |
| Tech Terms: |
Air Flotation Systems, Air Bearings, Gas Bearings, Ground Effect Machines, Transportation |
| Abstract: |
| A Rolair air flotation system is a spinoff of NASA/General Motors technology developed for the Apollo Program. It allows heavy loads to be moved easily by separating the load from the ground by a thin air cushion, virtually eliminating surface friction. Rolair Systems, Inc. was formed by former General Motors engineers and has successfully employed the system for both aerospace and nonaerospace industries. |
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