International interface design for Space Station Freedom - Challenges and solutionsThe definition of interfaces for the International Space Station is discussed, with a focus on negotiations between NASA and ESA. The program organization and division of responsibilities for the Space Station are outlined; the basic features of physical and functional interfaces are described; and particular attention is given to the interface management and documentation procedures, architectural control elements, interface implementation and verification, and examples of Columbus interface solutions (including mechanical, ECLSS, thermal-control, electrical, data-management, standardized user, and software interfaces). Diagrams, drawings, graphs, and tables listing interface types are provided.
Document ID
19890030298
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mayo, Richard E. (NASA Reston VA, United States)
Bolton, Gordon R. (European Space Agency. European Space Research and Technology Center ESTEC, Noordwijk, Netherlands)
Laurini, Daniele (ESA, European Space Research and Technology Centre Noordwijk, Netherlands)