Voyager capsule phase B. Volume III - Surface laboratory system. Part B3 - Alternatives, analyses, selection Final report
Voyager capsule surface laboratory system - subsystem design analysis
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Surveyor spacecraft system - Surveyor 1 flight performance, volume 1 Final report
Data processing systems, thermal subsystems, design, and mission performance summary for Surveyor 1 spacecraft
Beall, K. C.↗
Integrated Manned Interplanetary Spacecraft Concept Definition. Volume 6 - Cost Effective Subsystem Selection and Evolutionary Development
Subsystem design criteria for integrated manned interplanetary spacecraft concept
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Subsystem reliability in a manned spacecraft.
Reliability of electrical power subsystem designed for manned spacecraft
Corprew, R.↗
Power sources, transfer, and conditioning for high power communication satellites
Power sources, transfer and conditioning subsystems design, fabrication and testing for high power communication satellites
Foster, D. E.↗
Development of payload subsystem- Primate mission - Biosatellite program
GE-RESD primate life support subsystem design for NASA-ARC biosatellite program
Hall, J. F., Jr.↗
Tolerance analysis program
Digital computer program determines tolerance values of end to end signal chain or flow path, given preselected probability value. Technique is useful in the synthesis and analysis phases of subsystem design processes.
Watson, H. K.↗
Definition of a common module series for the NASA candidate experiment program for manned space stations
Common module series for NASA candidate experiment program for manned space stations in 1975-1985 era, discussing configuration and subsystem design
Taylor, G. E., Jr.↗
Modular space station phase B extension preliminary performance specification. Volume 1: Initial station systems
The general, operational, design/construction, and subsystem design requirements are presented for a solar powered modular space station system. While these requirements apply only to the initial station system, the system is readily adaptable to a growth configuration.
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The planet Jupiter (1970)
Data obtained through 1970, some materials published during the first half of 1971, and conclusions of the Jupiter Radiation Belt Workshop held in July 1971 are presented. All the information on Jupiter was derived from data obtained at angular and spectral resolutions possible with Earth-based instrumentation or with sensors on aircraft, rockets, and balloons. The observations were made primarily in the visible, near visible, infrared, and radio portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The information was assessed for the potential effects of the Jovian environment on spacecraft performance. The assessment was done independently for the three types of missions under consideration and formulated for overall spacecraft as well as for subsystem design.
Divine, N.↗
Candidate configuration trade study, Stellar-inertial Measurement Systems (SIMS) for an Earth Observation Satellite (EOS)
The results of analytical and simulation studies of the stellar-inertial measurement system (SIMS) for an earth observation satellite are presented. Subsystem design analyses and sensor design trades are reported. Three candidate systems are considered: (1) structure-mounted gyros with structure-mounted star mapper, (2) structure-mounted gyros with gimbaled star tracker, and (3) gimbaled gyros with structure-mounted star mapper. The purpose of the study is to facilitate the decisions pertaining to gimbaled versus structure-mounted gyros and star sensors, and combinations of systems suitable for the EOS satellite.
Ogletree, G.↗
Apollo experience report: Lunar module electrical power subsystem
The design and development of the electrical power subsystem for the lunar module are discussed. The initial requirements, the concepts used to design the subsystem, and the testing program are explained. Specific problems and the modifications or compromises (or both) imposed for resolution are detailed. The flight performance of the subsystem is described, and recommendations pertaining to power specifications for future space applications are made.
Campos, A. B.↗
SERT C project study
The SERT C (Space Electric Rocket Test - C) project study defines a spacecraft mission that would demonstrate the technology readiness of ion thruster systems for primary propulsion and station keeping applications. As a low cost precursor, SERT C develops the components and systems required for subsequent Solar Electric Propulsion (SEP) applications. The SERT C mission requirements and preliminary spacecraft and subsystem design are described.
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Pioneer F and G spacecraft
Two spacecraft, Pioneers F and G, each with a launch weight of approximately 256 kg, were launched in March 1972 and April 1973 on trajectories which will result in close Jupiter encounters in late 1973 and 1974, respectively. The Pioneer mission objectives are to investigate the interplanetary medium beyond Mars, to determine the nature of the asteroid belt, and to explore Jupiter and its environment. A review is given of the system and subsystem design with emphasis on the simplicity of design, the selective use of redundancy for reliability enhancement, and the environmental protection provided.
Obrien, B. J.↗
S-band antenna phased array communications system
The development of an S-band antenna phased array for spacecraft to spacecraft communication is discussed. The system requirements, antenna array subsystem design, and hardware implementation are examined. It is stated that the phased array approach offers the greatest simplicity and lowest cost. The objectives of the development contract are defined as: (1) design of a medium gain active phased array S-band communications antenna, (2) development and test of a model of a seven element planar array of radiating elements mounted in the appropriate cavity matrix, and (3) development and test of a breadboard transmit/receive microelectronics module.
Delzer, D. R.↗
Solar electric propulsion spacecraft power subsystem for an Encke comet rendezvous mission
This paper presents the preliminary functional description of a solar electric propulsion spacecraft power subsystem for an Encke comet rendezvous mission in the 1980s. This description has been derived from the study of the mission requirements and constraints and the study of integrating a solar electric propulsion module with an existing spacecraft. Tradeoff studies performed in the process of selecting power subsystem parameters and performance characteristics are described. The power subsystem designs draw heavily on the designs for existing spacecraft and technology being developed in the electric propulsion research and development program supported by NASA.
Costogue, E. N.↗
NASA's international satellite projects and the significance of Helios
An overview is presented concerning the basic NASA ground rules, guidelines, and practices associated with the establishment and conduct of a NASA international cooperative project. The Helios project is the most expensive and scientifically most significant of all of the NASA unmanned cooperative satellites considered. An agreement signed in June 1969 provided for Germany to develop a flight spacecraft with both American and German scientific instruments aboard that would be launched by the U.S. on two separate missions toward the sun. Details of the Helios mission are discussed along with aspects of spacecraft design, subsystem characteristics, and the scientific experiments.
Ousley, G. W.↗
Test procedures, AN/AIC-27 system and component units
The AN/AIC-27 (v) intercommunication system is a 30-channel audio distribution which consists of: air crew station units, maintenance station units, and a central control unit. A test procedure for each of the above units and also a test procedure for the system are presented. The intent of the test is to provide data for use in shuttle audio subsystem design.
Reiff, F. H.↗