Space Shuttle Main Engine control systemThe Space Shuttle Main Engine is a reusable, high-performance rocket engine being developed by the Rocketdyne Div. of Rockwell International to satisfy the operational requirements of the Space Shuttle Orbiter Vehicle. The design incorporates a hydraulically actuated, closed-loop servosystem controlled and monitored by a programmable electronic digital controller. The controller accepts vehicle commands for the various engine operational phases, positions the appropriate valves, monitors the engine for the required performance precisions and conditions, and provides redundancy management.
Document ID
19740028821
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Seitz, P. F.
Searle, R. F. (Rockwell International Corp. Rocketdyne Div., Canoga Park, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1973
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
SAE PAPER 730927
Meeting Information
Meeting: National Aerospace Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting