Safety considerations involved in testing, checkout and launch operations at Cape KennedyThis paper concerns itself with identifying safety problems associated with launch operations conducted during preparations for manned space flights at Cape Kennedy. This includes transportation and assembly of large space vehicles in the Vehicle Assembly Building, rollout to Launch Pad 39, test, checkout, and the launch countdown. Under these broad categories, the risks of fuel and oxidizer loading, installation of pyrotechnics, and similar hazardous operations are discussed. The many aspects for fire and rescue requirements are examined. These encompass the water deluge systems on the Mobile Service Structure and the Mobile Launcher, the insulated fire and rescue tractor, slide wire escape system, fire proximity suits, self-contained breathing apparatus and emergency cutting tools. In addition, written procedures for tests, emergencies, rescue and backout, as well as certification of personnel and TV monitoring of the launch system are detailed.-
Document ID
19740030158
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bolger, P. H. (U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C., United States)
Boyes, W. (NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)