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Cost effective dynamic design and test requirements for Shuttle payloadsThe results of a study examining current spacecraft dynamic design and test requirements for the cost effective design and development of Shuttle payloads are presented. Dynamic environments, payload configurations, design/test requirements, test levels, assembly level of testing, simulation methods, prototype role, load limiting, test facilities, and flight measurements are discussed as they relate to the development of a cost effective design and test philosophy for Shuttle Spacelab payloads. It is concluded that changes to current design/test practices will minimize long range payload costs. However, changes to current practices need be quantitatively evaluated before an orderly progression to more cost effective methods can be achieved without undue risk of mission failures. Of major importance is optimization of test levels and plans for payloads and payload subsystems which will result in minimum project costs.
Document ID
19750050879
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Stahle, C. V.
Gongloff, H. R.
(General Electric Co., Space Div., Philadelphia Pa., United States)
Bangs, W. F.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Applied Dynamics Section, Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1975
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: Institute of Environmental Sciences, Annual Technical Meeting
Location: Anaheim, CA
Start Date: April 14, 1975
End Date: April 16, 1975
Sponsors: Institute of Environmental Sciences
Accession Number
75A34951
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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