Six Ss successfully reoriented the attitude of a simulated remote maneuvering unit (RMU) using an on-off acceleration command control system. RMU attitude was determined solely by viewing the space scene being televised by the RMU. The RMU was controlled under three conditions of angular acceleration; 4, 8, and 12° / sec.2. Four deg/sec2 resulted in least fuel expenditure and most accurate rate control without a sacrifice in time. These results and Ss' preference data recommended pitch, yaw, and roll accelerations of 4°/sec2 when using an on-off acceleration command control system.
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