NTI - Day 3 - Crawler-Transporter

What is the primary function of a crawler-transporter?

• To launch space shuttles

• To carry heavy loads over varying terrains

• To refuel space shuttles

• To repair space shuttles

How long is a typical crawler-transporter?

• 100 feet

• 131 feet

• 150 feet

• 200 feet

What material is used for the base of the crawler-transporter?

• Aluminum

• High-strength steel

• Plastic

• Copper

What is the purpose of the hydraulic systems in crawler-transporters?

• To increase speed

• To provide lighting

• To control the crawler's movements

• To cool the engines

What is the combined horsepower of the crawler-transporter's engines?

• 1,500 horsepower

• 2,700 horsepower

• 3,000 horsepower

• 4,000 horsepower

What is the maximum load a crawler-transporter can carry?

• 10 million pounds

• 15 million pounds

• 18 million pounds

• 20 million pounds

What is the role of the crawler-transporter's powerful engines?

• To power the lighting systems

• To move the vehicle and power hydraulic systems

• To provide air conditioning

• To launch the shuttle

What technology has revolutionized the operation of crawler-transporters?

• Hydraulic systems

• Telematics technology

• Solar panels

• Nuclear power

What do modern crawler-transporters use to monitor various parameters during operation?

• Manual controls

• Sophisticated computer control systems

• Mechanical levers

• Analog gauges

What challenges does the technology behind crawler-transporters highlight?

• Building skyscrapers

• Moving heavy spacecraft

• Constructing bridges

• Developing software

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