Cluster systems integration

Abstract

The cluster systems integration program of Skylab is reviewed with attention to its hardware, management interfaces, mission requirements control, and baseline planning documentation. The responsibilities of the interdiscipline and intercenter technical working groups and panels participating in the program are discussed. The five phases of the program are identified as Wet and Dry Workshop studies and Skylab Program Specification; requirements synthesis and the start of formal configuration management; compatibility assessment and control; design verification; and prelaunch and mission support operations. It is indicated that the cluster systems integration is a vital key element in the development and implementation of the Skylab space station.