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NASA NTRS1992

Time management displays for shuttle countdown

The Intelligent Launch Decision Support System project is developing a Time Management System (TMS) for the NASA Test Director (NTD) to use for time management during Shuttle terminal countdown. TMS is being developed in three phases: an information phase; a tool phase; and an advisor phase. The information phase is an integrated display (TMID) of firing room clocks, of graphic timelines with Ground Launch Sequencer events, and of constraints. The tool phase is a what-if spreadsheet (TMWI) for devising plans for resuming from unplanned hold situations. It is tied to information in TMID, propagates constraints forward and backward to complete unspecified values, and checks the plan against constraints. The advisor phase is a situation advisor (TMSA), which proactively suggests tactics. A concept prototype for TMSA is under development. The TMID is currently undergoing field testing. Displays for TMID and TMWI are described. Descriptions include organization, rationale for organization, implementation choices and constraints, and use by NTD.

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NASA NTRS1992

STS-50 Countdown Status

George Diller of the NASA Public Affairs Office introduces Mike Leinbach, NASA Shuttle Test Director, Russ Lunnen, Kennedy Space Center (KSC) USML Payload Manager, and Ed Priselac, U.S. Airforce/KSC Weather Officer to give a briefing on the countdown status for STS-50. Leinbach gives an overview of when certain tests are run and what problems are encountered. Lunnen outlines the payload activities for the shuttle. Priselac describes the current weather as well as the conditions needed for launch. They also take questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2000

STS-97 Countdown Status

Joel Wells, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Steve Altemus, NASA Test Director, David Flowers, P-6 Truss Integration Engineer, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer. Mr. Altemus describes the successful countdown thus far, and some of the prelaunch activities. Mr. Flowers gives an overview of the P-6 Truss and its role on the International Space Station (ISS). Mr. Priselac gives a forecast for good launching weather. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2000

STS-97 Countdown Status

George Diller, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Jeff Spaulding, NASA Test Director, David Flowers, P-6 Truss Integration Engineer, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer. Mr. Spaulding discusses the Shuttle status, successful countdown, and preflight preparations. Mr. Priselac describes a good weather forecast for the upcoming STS-97 Endeavour launch. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2000

STS-106 Countdown Status Briefing

George Diller, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Jeff Spaulding, NASA Test Director, Scott Higginbotham, KSC Payload Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer. Mr. Spaulding discusses the successful countdown thus far and some of the prelaunch activities. Mr. Higginbotham describes the stow operations and possible changes in the payload configuration. Mr. Priselac forecasts good weather for the upcoming launch. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2000

STS-106 Countdown Status Briefing

Joel Wells, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Jeff Spaulding, NASA Test Director, Scott Higgenbotham, Kennedy Space Center Payload Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, who give an overview of the successful countdown for the STS-106 Atlantis mission thus far. Prelaunch activities and the payload status are described. The weather forecast for the upcoming launch is given. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2000

STS-106 Countdown Status Briefing

George Diller, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Steve Altemus, NASA Test Director, Scott Higgenbotham, Kennedy Space Center Payload Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, who give an overview of the successful countdown for the STS-106 Atlantis mission thus far. Prelaunch activities are described, such as the engine preparations, the communications systems power up, final flight close outs, and payload status. The weather forecast for the upcoming launch is given. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS1992

STS-53 Countdown Status Briefing

George Diller, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Mike Leinbach, Shuttle Test Director, and Ed Prisella, Shuttle Weather Officer, USAF. They give a summary of the countdown for the launch of STS-53 Discovery and information on the weather for the launch time. They then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-102 Countdown Status

George Diller, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Jeff Spaulding, NASA Test Director, Glenn Chin, Leonardo Payload Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, in this STS-102 prelaunch press conference. Mr. Spaulding gives an overview of the status of the Discovery Orbiter, including the prelaunch procedures (payload inspection and closure, avionics check, and the loading of the onboard cyrogenic tanks), the countdown and built in time holds, launch window, Discovery launch, and the landing. Mr. Chin discusses the payload status, including specifications on the Multi-Purpose Logistics Module, and the hardware contamination inspection. Mr. Priselac describes the weather forecast for the upcoming launch. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-102 Countdown Status Briefing

Joel Wells, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Pete Nickolenko, NASA Test Director, Glenn Chin, Leonardo Mission Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, in this STS-102 prelaunch press conference. Mr. Nickolenko gives an overview of the countdown and built-in hold times, the launch window, and prelaunch activities (such as activation and checkout of the onboard computer systems, closing the payload bay doors, servicing of the onboard cryogenic cell tanks, main engine tests, and power-up of the ground communications systems). Mr. Chin confirms that the payload is in the final flight configuration and is ready for launch. Mr. Priselac gives the weather forecast for the launch date. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-105 Countdown Status Briefing

Joel Wells, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Steve Altemus, NASA Test Director, Glenn Chin, STS-105 Mission Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, in this STS-105 prelaunch press conference. An overview is given of the launch countdown, payload status (Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module), and weather forecast. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-104 Countdown Status Briefing

George Diller, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Pete Nickolenko, NASA Test Director, Scott Higginbotham, STS-104 Mission Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, in this STS-104 launch minus two days press conference. An overview is given of the launch vehicle status, countdown procedures, payload status, and weather forecast. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-104 Countdown Status Briefing

George Diller, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Jeff Spaulding, NASA Test Director, Louie Garcia, STS-104 Operations Engineer, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, in this launch minus one day press conference. An overview is given of the launch vehicle status, countdown procedures, payload status, and weather forecast. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-104 Countdown Status Briefing

Joel Wells, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Jeff Spaulding, NASA Test Director, Gregory Horvath, STS-104 Mission Integration Engineer, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer, in this STS-104 prelaunch press conference. An overview is given of the launch countdown, payload status, and weather forecast. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-105 Countdown Status Briefing

Bruce Buckingham, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Steve Altemus, NASA Test Director, and Glenn Chin, STS-105 Mission Manager, in this STS-105 prelaunch press conference. An overview is given of the launch countdown, payload status, and weather forecast. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2001

STS-105 Countdown Status Briefing

Joel Wells, NASA Public Affairs, introduces Pete Nickolenko, NASA Test Director, Glen Chin, STS-105 Mission Manager, and Ed Priselac, Shuttle Weather Officer. They give an overview of the countdown to the STS-105 Discovery Orbiter launch, including details on prelaunch tests (activate and check on-board avionics software, payload bay closeout, prepare and clear launch pad, etc.), payload bay status (Leonardo Multipurpose Logistics Module), and the weather forecast. The men then answer questions from the press.

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NASA NTRS2005

STS-114: Discovery L-1 Countdown Status Briefing

The STS-114 Discovery countdown status briefing is shown. Jessica Rye, NASA Public Affairs, introduces the panel. Jeff Spaulding, NASA Test Director, talks about the launch window and vehicle readiness for the flight. Scott Higgenbotham, Payload Manager, expresses that there are no hardware issues affecting the launch, and Kathy Winters, Shuttle Weather Officer, gives the launch weather forecast and talks about weather issues that may or may not affect the launch.

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NASA NTRS2005

STS-114: Discovery L-2 Countdown Status Briefing

George Diller of NASA Public Affairs hosted this briefing. Pete Nickolenko, NASA Test Director; Scott Higgenbotham, STS-114 Payload-Mission Manager; Cathy Winters, Shuttle Weather Officer were present. Pete reports his team has completed the avionics system check ups, servicing of the cryogenic tanks will take about seven hours that day, and will perform engine system checks and pad close outs come evening. Pete also summarized other standard close out activities: check ups of the Orbiter and ground communications network, rotary service, structure retraction, and external tank load (ETL). Pete reported that the mission will be 12 days with two weather contingency days, and end of mission landing scheduled at Kennedy Space Center (KSC) at approximately 11:00 in the morning, Eastern time on July 25th. Scott briefly reported that all hardware is on board Discovery, closed out, and ready to fly. Cathy reported that hurricane Dennis moved to the North and looking forward to launch. She mentioned of a new hurricane looming and will be named Emily, spotted some crosswinds which will migrate to the west, there is 30% probability weather prohibiting launch. Cathy further gave current weather forecast supported with charts: the Launch Forecast, Tanking Forecast, SRB (Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster) Forecast, CONUS and TAL Launch Sites Forecast, and with 24 hours and 48 hours turn around plan. Launch constraints, weather, crosswinds, cloud cover, ground imagery system, launch countdown, launch crews, mission management simulations, launch team simulations were topics covered with the News Media.

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