Engineering topics

Scully, E. J.

Publications and source records attributed to Scully, E. J..

3 records

NASA NTRS1986

Verification of post permanently manned configuration Space Station elements

An account is given of the techniques and ground systems designed to fulfill post permanently manned configuration (PMC) Space Station verification tasks. Consideration is given to analysis using computer math models and computer-aided interface verification systems, testing using simulators and interface mixtures, and special inspection. It is noted that an initial Space Station design that accommodates and facilitates verification is crucial to an effective verification program as well as proper instrumentation, built-in test capability, and a precise configuration management, control and record system. It is concluded that post PMC verification should be accounted for both in the initial Space Station design and in the subsequent development of initial assembly flight verification techniques and capabilities.

Scully, E. J.↗

NASA NTRS1986

Space Station ground processing

The architecture of the Station, the system requirements, and the operational capabilities for ground and flight operations are described. The proposed Space Station design is dual keel and the components of the Station are listed. The initial ground processing activities are to reflect the on-orbit assembly sequence; the four phases of the assembly are examined. The planning and analysis for the ground processing of the Station with an emphasis on cost are discussed. The logistics resupply elements aspect of the ground processing sequence is considered. An example testing the capabilities of the ground processing sequence is presented. Diagrams of the Shuttle, its modules, and ground facilities and equipment are provided.

Scully, E. J.↗

NASA NTRS1982

Spacelab ground processing

During the Kennedy Space Center ground processing of Spacelab systems, emphasis is placed on verification of physical and functional interfaces aboard the spacecraft. Experiment-related operations consist of the integration of various experiment elements into the flight module. After Spacelab-Space Shuttle interfaces have been verified, the Spacelab cargo is transferred to the Orbiter Processing Facility in a controlled environment. Attention is given to the integrity of all payload-to-Space Shuttle interfaces during final closeout operations. Payload-related activities are minimal at the launch pad stage, since only limited access to the payload module is available through the Space lab Transfer Tunnel.

Scully, E. J.↗