Space Station core resupply and return requirements estimationA modular methodology has been developed to model both NASA Space Station onboard resupply/return requirements and Space Shuttle delivery/return capabilities. This approach divides nonpayload Space Station logistics into seven independent categories, each of which is a function of several rates multiplied by user-definable onboard usage scenarios and Shuttle resupply profiles. The categories are summed to arrive at an overall resupply or return requirement. Unused Shuttle resupply and return capacities are also evaluated. The method allows an engineer to evaluate the transportation requirements for a candidate Space Station operational scenario.
Document ID
19890030946
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Wissinger, D. B. (McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Co. Houston, TX, United States)