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Taking the Heat: Handling the Shuttle's RCC Wing PanelsInnovative inspection technology was developed to inspect the Reinforced Carbon-Carbon (RCC) wing panels on the vehicle, thus eliminating need to remove/reinstall all 44 RCC panels for inspections per processing flow. Manually holding inspection tools up to the RCC panels was a 3-person job with high risk of personnel injury and flight hardware damage. To further enhance ergonomics, reduce personnel/flight hardware risks, and improve repeatability, an inspection cart and fixture were constructed to physically secure the instruments for Inspectors during 652 inspection points per flow. The electric lift used to handle RCCs was also utilized to raise the heavy, bulky inspection equipment up to the wing leading edge.
Document ID
20110016211
Acquisition Source
Kennedy Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Stegles, Katrine S.
(United Space Alliance FL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 2008
Subject Category
Ground Support Systems And Facilities (Space)
Report/Patent Number
KSC-2008-049
Meeting Information
Meeting: 11th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Country: United States
Start Date: March 10, 2008
End Date: March 13, 2008
Sponsors: Institute of Industrial Engineers
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNJ06VA01C
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS9-20000
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.

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