Streamlining shuttle ground operationsTo meet NASA Space Transportation System goals the Shuttle Processing Contractors have to reduce Space Transportation System ground processing time and ground processing costs. These objectives must be met without compromising safety of flight or safety during assembly, test, and service operations. Ground processing requirements are analyzed to determine critical serial flow paths and costly labor-intensive tasks. Processing improvements are realized by improvements in processing methodology, by application of computer-aided technology, and by modernization of KSC facilities. Ongoing improvement efforts are outlined and progress-to-date is described.
Document ID
19870022761
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Heimbold, R. L. (NASA John F. Kennedy Space Center Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)
Reichert, W. H. (NASA Kennedy Space Center; Lockheed Space Operations Co. Cocoa Beach, FL, United States)