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Using PHP/MySQL to Manage Potential Mass ImpactsThis paper presents a new application using commercially available software to manage mass properties for spaceflight vehicles. PHP/MySQL(PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor and My Structured Query Language) are a web scripting language and a database language commonly used in concert with each other. They open up new opportunities to develop cutting edge mass properties tools, and in particular, tools for the management of potential mass impacts (threats and opportunities). The paper begins by providing an overview of the functions and capabilities of PHP/MySQL. The focus of this paper is on how PHP/MySQL are being used to develop an advanced "web accessible" database system for identifying and managing mass impacts on NASA's Ares I Upper Stage program, managed by the Marshall Space Flight Center. To fully describe this application, examples of the data, search functions, and views are provided to promote, not only the function, but the security, ease of use, simplicity, and eye-appeal of this new application. This paper concludes with an overview of the other potential mass properties applications and tools that could be developed using PHP/MySQL. The premise behind this paper is that PHP/MySQL are software tools that are easy to use and readily available for the development of cutting edge mass properties applications. These tools are capable of providing "real-time" searching and status of an active database, automated report generation, and other capabilities to streamline and enhance mass properties management application. By using PHP/MySQL, proven existing methods for managing mass properties can be adapted to present-day information technology to accelerate mass properties data gathering, analysis, and reporting, allowing mass property management to keep pace with today's fast-pace design and development processes.
Document ID
20100033117
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hager, Benjamin I.
(Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
May 22, 2010
Subject Category
Computer Programming And Software
Report/Patent Number
M10-0656
M10-0415
Meeting Information
Meeting: 69th Annual International Conference on Mass Properties Engineering
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: May 22, 2010
End Date: May 26, 2010
Sponsors: Society of Allied Weight Engineers, Inc.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNM05AB50C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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