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MARCEP mathematical and mission simulation models to evaluate parameters affecting maintainability of long duration manned space flights
Role of systems engineering in the manned lunar space flight apollo program
Conference on uses of manned space flight
The present investigation regarding the pilot's role in manned space flight takes into account space missions conducted with the Mercury capsule, Gemini, Apollo, Skylab, and the Shuttle. It is concluded that advancements in digital systems and automation technology have made many of the space pilot's tasks easier. However, these advancements have also made the space pilot's training more complicated. He must be familiar with the interrelated failure effects in highly complex vehicle systems. The nominal performance of the Shuttle fly-by-wire entry control system depends, for instance, on nominal electrical power from three fuel cells, nominal performance of three hydraulic auxiliary power units, five computers, other equipment, and microwave landing systems. The pilot must monitor and manage failures in these systems, and, in addition, must be prepared to intervene if an abort situation creates off-nominal conditions.
Within the past year, large solid propellant rocket motors have become very prominent in discussions of possible launch vehicles for manned space flight. This is partly due to active promotion by the solid propellant rocket industry. The role that large solid rockets may play in space launching vehicles is also indicated, however, by the results of numerous analyses and vehicle studies that have been made in the past two years by government and other unbiased agencies. The promise of the large solid rocket motor has been further substantiated by major development accomplishments which have been achieved in the past year. The purpose of this paper is to review some of the reasons for the dramatic entry of large solid propellant boosters into the manned space flight field, to assess their present position, and to discuss some areas where need for further work is indicated.
Medical support program for crew health and performance requirements in manned space flights of long duration
Technical papers from AIAA/NASA Third Manned Space Flight Meeting at Houston in November 1964
Launch vehicle technology has probably been the most controversial aspect of the manned space flight program as it has developed during the past twelve months. This paper is a hopefully concise exposition of the present lunar flight system concept, and necessarily represents the concerted efforts of numerous individuals within government and industry who are engaged in the Apollo/Saturn program, and whose substantial contributions must be acknowledged at the outset.
Telemetry on-line monitoring, compression, and transmission system for manned space flight network
Test plan for checkout and qualification of Apollo manned space flight network systems
Unified S band communication system for manned space flight network ground stations
Astronaut oral hygiene requirements for extended manned space flight
Underwater saturation habitats application as behavioral workshops for mission planning and human engineering of manned space flight, discussing Project Tektite
Review of experience obtained from space flight to evaluate man's physiological capability to function in space. Results of the Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs are presented, with emphasis on the latter. The space medicine requirements which were necessary for assuring man's safe journey into and return from space have resulted in hardware and techniques of great value to terrestrial medicine. The need to monitor the physiologic function of crewmen led to the development of miniaturized, nonirritating, and highly reliable sensors.
Star maps for recognition and attitude orientation aids as function of stereographic display realism in manned space flight
Mission planning and management of manned spaceflight program
Structural dynamics/manned space flight relation, discussing man-machine dynamics, Apollo command module LF studies, pilot control of spacecraft and launch vehicle, etc
A review of the literature used in conducting the manned space flight nuclear system safety study is presented. The objectives of the presentation are to identify and evaluate for potential application to study the existing related literature and to provide the information required to include the related literature in the NASA Aerospace Safety Research and Data Institute. More than 15,000 documents were evaluated and identification forms were prepared for 850 reports.