The star system: A production engineering approach to STSA fundamental change to the way Space Transportation System flight preparation is done is documented. It involves (1) systematic restructuring the Space Transportation System flight preparation task, to minimize its R&D content; (2) development of the Space Transportation Automated Reconfiguration (STAR) system to structure and support the remaining work flow. STAR is an integrated software system providing automation and quality control mechanisms necessary to create a production-like process. This approach was implemented using tools and methodology developed by IBM under NASA contract, to produce payload flight data requirements. It offers increased product quality, reduced cost per flight, and greater responsiveness to change.
Document ID
19860005692
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Angier, R. C. (International Business Machines Corp. Armonk, NY, United States)
Swartz, L. D. (International Business Machines Corp. Armonk, NY, United States)
Wilson, J. H. (International Business Machines Corp. Armonk, NY, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Johnson (Lyndon B.) Space Center R and D Productivity: New Challenges for the US Space Program