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Olivier, J. R.

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NASA NTRS1981

Key space telescope design considerations

The Space Telescope (ST), a 2.4 meter aperture astronomical telescope, will be launched into low earth orbit by the Space Shuttle in the mid-1980's. This high resolution telescope will be capable of operating from Lyman-alpha (121.6 nm) through the near infrared; support five different scientific instruments at its focal plane (two cameras, two spectrographs, and one photometer); and by periodic on-orbit servicing and ground refurbishment be able to operate with technologically current scientific instruments for at least 15 years. This paper identifies the critical Space Telescope design requirements and describes design techniques which were selected to satisfy these requirements.

Olivier, J. R.↗
NASA NTRS1974

LST design considerations

Following a review of the major LST program elements, LST/Space Shuttle interface characteristics and Shuttle performance capabilities are reviewed. The influence these considerations have on the LST configuration, design, and on-orbit servicing is discussed. Significant systems trade studies and design constraints associated with the Shuttle/LST interface are discussed, including telescope focal ratio limitations and on-orbit access provisions for maintenance. LST internal interfaces are described with particular emphasis on simplicity and minimization of integration costs. Characteristics and design requirements of the OTA, SI, and SSM also are discussed with emphasis on critical subsystem requirements.

Olivier, J. R.↗
NASA NTRS1963

Proposal for Determining the Mass of Liquid Propellant Within a Space Vehicle Propellant Tank Subjected to a Zero Gravity Environment

A liquid propellant mass measurement system is proposed for the zero gravity environment. The known thermodynamic relationships for the liquid propellant and helium gas concomitant with state of the art instrumentation are used to provide a system comparable with present day terrestrial mass measuring systems. In particular, the operation of the system is outlined for the propellant transfer method and for the determination of leaks and leakage rates. A second concept which is a simplified version of the proposed mass measurement system is introduced and discussed.

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