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"Planning for strategic deterrence in the 1970s."
Article discussing money-resources and the budget. -
"Philosophy and practices of reliability as applied in the design of the Saturn Instrumentation System."
The basic engineering approach used in the Saturn instrumentation system has evolved to provide a highly reliable design for short periods of operation. The airborne measuring and telemetry systems including preflight tests, inspection, documentation, and feedback between the users and designers are discussed. The apparent differences between the practice and theory of reliability are rationalized. Some consideration is given to new problems in designing systems that must operate in hostile environments for long periods. The potential contribution of redundancy as a design concept is discussed.; This paper is concerned with the airborne measuring and telemetry systems; it does not attempt to treat the entire Saturn instrumentation system which consists of tracking devices including optical, radar, and Doppler, plus television, film cameras, and a myriad of instruments connected with factory checkout, ground test, and launch. -
"Pesco progress."
Article covering the development of cryogenic pumps. -
"Reliability engineering program provisions for Space System contractors. Revision 2."
This document was cited in the Saturn contracts before NPC-250-1 was written. The sense of this document is the backbone of NASA reliability today and has become a generally accepted element of engineering rationale. -
"Reliability assessment of liquid rocket engines."
Proposed for the 10th National Symposium on Reliability & Quality Control. This paper will deal with various techniques of treatment of such data and associated graphic displays. -
"The reliability of the all-up concept."
Prepared for George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama under contract NAS8-11087. Publication No. 294-02-12-440. Special Technical Report No. 13.; INTRODUCTION: The Saturn/Apollo Systems Office at the George C. Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) requested ARINC Research Corporation to make a brief study of the reliability aspects of the All-Up concept. Under the requirements of Task 294-02 of Contract NAS8-11087, the study included a comparison between the reliability of the first Saturn V vehicle if All-Up, and its reliability with dummy upper stages. -
"Redundancy employing majority voting for a Saturn servoactuator."
R-ASTR-NF.; ABSTRACT: The servoactuator was developed to improve the reliability of the Saturn S-IVB thrust vector control system by insuring continued system operation if single point failures occur. The selection of the majority voting technique is discussed. Its simplicity is cited along with the advantages of minimum weight, size, power consumption, and compatibility with existing control electronics. Operational features, design mechanization, and the analysis of test results are covered. -
"Recoverable S-IB."
The paper deals with the selection of a simple recovery system for the Saturn IB first stage. As an introduction to the discussion on recovery system objectives, a plot of the expected trajectory is presented. This is followed by a statement which lists the necessary steps which must be followed to develop a recovery program. -
"Recent NASA experience with hydrogen engines."
This paper presents a review of the experience which has accumulated in the development of the Liquid Hydrogen J-2 and RL10 rocket engines. These engines are being developed by the Rocketdyne Division of North American Aviation and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, a Division of United Aircraft Corporation respectively.; On NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) as Unclassified; No Copyright; Unlimited; Publicly available. Also found on AIAA site. -
"Recent NASA experience with hydrogen engines."
This paper presents a review of the experience which has accumulated in the development of the Liquid Hydrogen J-2 and RL10 rocket engines. These engines are being developed by the Rocketdyne Division of North American Aviation and Pratt & Whitney Aircraft, a Division of United Aircraft Corporation respectively.; On NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) as Unclassified; No Copyright; Unlimited; Publicly available. Also found on AIAA site. -
"A real time operating system for the Saturn V launch computer system."
Presentation aimed to encourage a final check on the Saturn V project before its first launch to ensure safety and success. -
"Quality assurance provisions for government agencies."
NASA Quality publication that contains requirements designed to facilitate the execution of programs effectively. -
"Draft script Saturn I/IB quarterly film report no. 25."
MSFC routing slip to Mr. Lee Cropp concerning the draft copy. Contains hand-written editing suggestions, as well as a note that even if these suggestions are applied, that does not imply approval of the script for use. Covers July, August and September, 1965. -
"Security classification review of quarterly film report no. 23."
Memo to Mr. Lee Cropp indicating that 'the film' had been reviewed and was deemed to contain no classified information. -
"Saturn I/IB quarterly film report no. 24, April, May and June, 1965."
A list of film reports covering the months of April, May and June of the year 1965. -
"Pumping boiling liquid hydrogen without cavitation."
Article containing diagrams about the pumping and boiling process of water. -
"Human factor systems."
Reports and resumes detailing funds, guidelines and assets. -
"Propulsion and Vehicle Engineering Laboratory monthly progress report, November."
Monthly progress report for the month of November, 1968 -
"Propulsion and Vehicle Engineering Laboratory monthly progress report, September."
Monthly progress report for the month of September, 1968 -
"Propulsion lecture."
Lecture discussing the types of propellant used in space rockets. -
"Propulsion : the key to moon travel."
Paper focusing on past and future moon missions. Contains graphics of rockets and modules -
"Propulsion : the key to space travel."
Cover has: P. D. Castenholz and H. K. Griggs, Advanced Systems, Advanced Projects Department. D. W. Hege, Manager, Advanced Projects. Paper regarding the importance of propulsion technology and the future missions that would require advancements in that field. -
"Propulsion development problems associated with large liquid rockets."
NASA technical memorandum, Propulsion and Mechanism Branch. Propulsion and Vehicle Engineering Division, Research and Development Operations. -
"Propulsion and Vehicle Engineering Laboratory monthly progress report, December."
Monthly progress report of the month of December, 1968. -
"Project Manager's Report."
Report detailing the costs of materials and contracts. -
"Project Apollo 7: news release."
News release surveying the Apollo 7 rocket and discussing future missions. -
"Classification review of Saturn I/IB quarterly film report, no. 24."
Memo to Lee Cropp, I-RM-D concerning security classification. -
"Saturn I/IB quarterly film report no. 24."
Gives dates and time of interlock for final I.O. approval. -
"The role of weighing in the development and firing of missile and spaceships."
Speech regarding the importance of developing and upgrading space ships and space technology. -
"The role of the S-IVB in the Apollo and past Apollo programs."
Douglas Paper No. 4396.; Prepared by Ludwig Roth, Director, Saturn/Apollo Program Extension, Douglas Aircraft Company.; Presented to 16th Annual Conference of the Hermann Oberth Society. Discusses the role of the Apollo rocket after the Apollo program has concluded. -
"Memorandum to Dr. Eugene M. Emme, Code EH, NASA Headquarters, Washington, D. C. from Bart J. Slattery, Jr., Chief of Public Affairs."
Memorandum from NASA Chief of Public Affairs to Eugine M. Emme. States that a video from Wernher von Braun are included regarding his views on the NASA program. -
"The role of the NASA-MSFC Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory in the development of space projects."
For presentation at the Aerospace Industries Association of America (AIA) Manufacturing Engineering Committee Meeting. Discusses the role the NASA Engineering Laboratory has had on NASA projects in the form of vehicles and smaller projects. -
"Rocket exhaust effects on radio frequency transmission."
Presented by Olen P. Ely, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama and R. W. Hockenberger, International Business Machines. Paper that explores the effects of rocket-engine exhaust on radio-signals. -
"Rocket engine turbo pumps for space travel."
Finding the turbopump arrangement which is best suited for a given rocket engine - space travel applications - constitutes an important task. The arrangement depends upon a large variety of different factors, such as, the engine cycle, weight, the liquids to be pumped, the cavitation performance, the bearings and their lubrication, the seals and the turbine. In this report these factors and their influence on the turbopump configuration are discussed. It is shown that three of them: weight, propellants to be pumped and obtainable suction performance have the largest influence on the selection of the turbopump. A systematic approach is outlines for the design process, which allows to arrive at a turbopump arrangement best suited for a given application. -
"Rocket engine selection criteria."
This paper considers many of the factors and criteria which have to be considered and evaluated when selecting a specific rocket engine for a given vehicle application. The lists of criteria can be helpful as checklists in design and systems engineering of a rocket propulsion device. About ten different applications are examined to illustrate the relative importance of some of these selection criteria. There will be groupings of our major types of criteria; namely, performance, operational, economic and so-called judgment criteria. In many cases the last three categories are equally or more important than the performance criteria in selecting one of several rocket engines for a specific application. The actual selection usually is a compromise to make the rocket engine responsive to several important criteria. -
"Resume - Werner K. Gengelbach."
Letter vouching for the expertise and past accomplishments of Werner K. Gengelbach -
"Response to any news media queries concerning MSFC S-II stage."
Letter to answer any incoming questions from the media regarding the MSFC-II stage and any briefed on Seal Beach. -
"Research grants and contracts awarded to 25 : NASA news."
Press-release detailing 27 research grants sent to numerous universities. -
"Request for approval to man the Apollo Saturn V Vehicle."
The purpose of this memorandum is to obtaln your approval to fly manned missions on the Saturn V launch vehicle beginning with Apollo-Saturn vehicle #503 currently scheduled for launch in December 1968. -
"Report to the administrator, NASA on the Saturn development plan."
In anticipation of this transfer, the NASA and Department of Defense have established, an interim working agreement that provides for immediate assumption by NASA of responsibilities fortechnical management of the Saturn vehicle development.