NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
Assured Crew Return VehicleThe developmental status is discussed regarding the 'lifeboat' vehicle to enhance the safety of the crew on the Space Station Freedom (SSF). NASA's Assured Crew Return Vehicle (ACRV) is intended to provide a means for returning the SSF crew to earth at all times. The 'lifeboat' philosophy is the key to managing the development of the ACRV which further depends on matrixed support and total quality management for implementation. The risk of SSF mission scenarios are related to selected ACRV mission requirements, and the system and vehicle designs are related to these precepts. Four possible ACRV configurations are mentioned including the lifting-body, Apollo shape, Discoverer shape, and a new lift-to-drag concept. The SCRAM design concept is discussed in detail with attention to the 'lifeboat' philosophy and requirements for implementation.
Document ID
19920029871
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Stone, D. A.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Craig, J. W.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Drone, B.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Gerlach, R. H.
(NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Williams, R. J.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1991
Subject Category
Space Transportation
Report/Patent Number
IAF PAPER 91-088
Accession Number
92A12495
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.
No Preview Available