Logistics and operations integration requirements to support Space Station servicing of free flying spacecraft - OMV flight operationThe logistics of OMV free-flyer servicing are examined, with emphasis on integrating the OMV operations into the overall STS-Space Station system. The depletion rate of consumables and lifetimes of free-flyer components are known quantities, which permits definition of a predictable maintenance schedule. Servicing with an OMV will depend on the position and capabilities of the OMV, Shuttle and Station when free-flyer maintenance is needed. Optimized orbital servicing of free-flyers will involve coordination of and resolution of schedule conflicts among STS, the OMV and the Station. The scheduled availability of any of the three components will be predicted in terms of probabilities that any one of the components will not be needed for another mission while performing the mission they are on.
Document ID
19870040340
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bell, Jerome A. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Mcgeehan, Richard T. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)