Adaptation of an existing cosmic ray ionization spectrometer experiment to SpacelabThis paper examines the technique of adapting an existing experiment to a Shuttle sortie mission. A sample cosmic-ray balloon experiment was studied to determine the feasibility of this cost-saving technique, which is applicable to a large spectrum of existing experiments, and to determine the programmatic impact and key problems. The main areas investigated include the determination of required modifications, steps in integration to the Spacelab/Shuttle, and the impact on orbital support and operations. One of the main problems in equipment adaptation is the acoustical loading during Shuttle boost; an environmental cover design presented herein shows a potential method to attain the required acoustic attenuation.
Document ID
19760029865
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Alvarado, U. R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Stahle, C. V. (General Electric Co., Space Div., Valley Forge Pa., United States)
Ormes, J. F. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center High Energy Astrophysics Div., Greenbelt, Md., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1975
Subject Category
Instrumentation And Photography
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 75-263
Meeting Information
Meeting: Meeting on Space Shuttle Missions of the 80''s