Vehicle management and mission planning in support of shuttle operations.An operational approach to shuttle mission planning during high flight frequency years (20 or more flights per year) is described wherein diverse mission planning functions interface via an interactive computer system and common data base. The Vehicle Management and Mission Planning System (VMMPS) is proposed as a means of helping to accomplish the mission planning function. The VMMPS will link together into an interactive system the major mission planning areas such as trajectory, crew, vehicle performance, and launch operations. A common data base will be an integral part of the system and the concept of standard mission types and phases will be used to minimize mission to mission uniqueness. The use of this system will eliminate much redundancy and replanning, shorten interface times between functions, and provide a means to evaluate unplanned events and modify schedules.
Document ID
19730051288
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Pruett, W. R.
Bell, J. A. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1973
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 73-612
Meeting Information
Meeting: Joint Space Mission Planning and Execution Meeting