Cost effectiveness as applied to the Viking Lander systems-level thermal development test programThe economic aspects of thermal testing at the systems-level as applied to the Viking Lander Capsule thermal development program are reviewed. The unique mission profile and pioneering scientific goals of Viking imposed novel requirements on testing, including the development of a simulation technique for the Martian thermal environment. The selected approach included modifications of an existing conventional thermal vacuum facility, and improved test-operational techniques that are applicable to the simulation of the other mission phases as well, thereby contributing significantly to the cost effectiveness of the overall thermal test program.
Document ID
19740053267
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Buna, T.
Shupert, T. C. (Martin Marietta Aerospace Denver, Colo., United States)
Date Acquired
August 7, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1974
Subject Category
Facilities, Research, And Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Meeting on the Cost effectiveness in the environmental sciences