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  • compflowcont.pdf.pdf

    Presented are the results of a study comparing four proposed control systems for the first stage flight of Saturn V launch vehicles. The primary basis of comparison is the effect on structural loads, using the bending moments at three stations as load indicators. Two of the systems sense only the vehicle attitude and attitude rate, while the other two systems also sense the lateral acceleration. A yaw plane wind response analysis, including rigid body translation, rigid body rotation, four bending modes, five slosh modes, and a non ideal control system, was performed. The winds used in the study were the Marshall synthetic profile and three selected Jimsphere-measured real wind profiles. Load relief obtained from the addition of accelerometer feedback in the control loop amounted to about 10 percent at maximum bending moment station. In view of predicted structural capabilities of the vehicle, this reduction in loads was not considered sufficient to offset the added complexity and the slight reduction in rigid body stability .
  • spc_stnv_000132.pdf

    The abstract notes, "The purpose of this report is to summarize the results of three companion studies designed to investigate both the performance growth potential of the Saturn V and the utilization of Saturn V equipment to fill the performance gap in the intermediate payload range between the Saturn IB and the Saturn V. This report includes significant data which is intended to aid the planning of future missions. This data reflects some of the various vehicle configurations which can be used by mission planners to satisfy payload desires in excess of the Saturn IB and Saturn V."
  • spc_stnv_000081.pdf

    This document contains the transcription from the Apollo 5 post-launch press conference, including all the questions asked and answers given by participants Major General Samuel C. Phillips, Rocco A. Petrone, and Colonel William Teir.
  • spc_stnv_000088.pdf

    This document contains a transcript of the pre-launch conference, including the questions asked and the answers given by participants William C. Schneider, Rocco A. Petrone, George M. Low, Col. William Teir, Col. Royce Olson, Christopher C. Kraft, Jr., and Eugene F. Kranz.
  • spc_stnv_000105.pdf

    According to the foreword, "This paper presents the results of a twelve-week mission and systems analysis of a combined Jupiter orbiter/solar probe mission utilizing the Saturn V launch vehicle."
  • spc_stnv_000118.pdf

    This document includes the current basis for approval of ECPs, fatigue life after stress reduction, and other probability and comparative risk assessments. On the first page there is an inscription, "By E.L. Bombara NASA-MSFC."
  • cleandconcon_071107110215.pdf

    The document is a paper describing contamination cleaning methods and advocating for further developments in the field. Tables and figures are included at the end of the paper. The figures include a comparison of Saturn V with Saturn I and Saturn IB and cross-sections of the Saturn C-5, S-IC stage fuel tank assembly and oxidizer tank assembly.
  • Contrforsatuuppe_120108134449.pdf

    Details contracts for upper stages of Saturn IV and Saturn V and includes illustrative appendixes. Archive copy is a photocopy.
  • corrprobasso.pdf.pdf

    Corrosion problems associated with space vehicles, in general, are discussed as contrasted to those problems experienced with structures in an earth atmosphere. Primary emphasis is placed on structural alloys in this discussion, although some corrosion failures experienced in various mechanical components are described. General corrosion prevention measures are indicated, and solutions to specific corrosion failures described. Major failures experienced have been attributed to stress corrosion cracking, rather than general or galvanic type corrosion. Most such failures have occurred with only five different materials: three aluminum alloys - 7075-T6, 7079-T6, and 2024-T6; and two precipitation hardening stainless steels - 17-7PH and AM 355. Corrective actions were different in each case, but involved either a complete change to another material, a change to a different temper of the same alloy, or a modification of the heat treatment and/or general processing techniques. General conclusions are that the types of failures described could be avoided by: a more suitable selection of alloys in the initial design, a realistic review of the environments that could be encountered in the service lifetime of the component, lowering stresses, improving process controls, and effecting better familiarization of design personnel with the with the overall stress corrosion problem in an effort to reduce human error.; Preprint 18e.; Materials for re-entry and spacecraft systems - spacecraft materials.; Materials Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 31 - April 4, 1968.
  • counlift_080607123539.pdf

    This is an article from the Boeing Magazine. The Archive copy is a very poor photocopy and is difficult to read.; About the time the S-IC-1 booster is lifting the first Apollo/Saturn V from the launch pad on its maiden unmanned flight next year, a Boeing systems test crew will begin static testing the S-IC-4 at Devils Swamp, Mississippi (MTF). Starting with S-IC-4, all Saturn V first stage boosters will be captive fired at MTF. At present, S-IC firings are conducted by MSFC's test laboratory at Huntsville. The first flight stage, the S-IC-1, was placed in the static test stand on 24 January 1966 and completed its test program 25 Feb. It was removed from the stand March 14 and is undergoing post-firing checkout. it is due to be shipped this summer to KSC where it will be mated to the two upper stages of Saturn V, the IU and Dummy Apollo payload. The S-IC-2 went into the static stand on March 22 and is being tested during April The S-IC-3 also will be tested at Huntsville in 1966. The job of putting the world's largest and most powerful rocket together will be accomplished in the world's largest building, the 52-story vehicle assembly building.
  • desconofgroddasinsat1BVESE_020108113351.pdf

    In the Saturn IB/V programs the sheer quantity of data required for computer processing and ESE display makes it necessary to provide an efficient data acquisition system. For much of the data originating in the launcher this requirement is satisfied by the Ground Digital Data Acquisition System (DDAS). This paper provides a technical description of the Ground DDAS with emphasis placed on the unique design concepts of this telemetry system.
  • Heliutilapol_012609124942.pdf

    Helium is used extensively throughout the Apollo/Saturn V space vehicle for a number of applications. The welding use is not discussed since it is a special topic. In the first stage (S-IC), helium is used for liquid oxygen tank pressurization during vehicle checkout and launch.
  • Highenermissforsatur_091307144922.pdf

    Presented to Society of Automotive Engineers, Advanced Launch Vehicle & Propulsion Systems. When the Apollo lunar landing project is complete, the Saturn and Apollo hardware will only have begun to realize their ultimate potential for space exploration. The immense reserve of Apollo technology, facilities, and booster capability can then be directed to the achievement of national goals which lie far beyond the initial lunar landing. In achieving the Apollo lunar objectives, large investments will have been made in launch facilities, tracking systems, propulsion techniques, reentry systems, lunar landing systems and rendezvous technologies. Although developnent in these specialized areas has been tailored to the needs of Apollo, numerous studies by NASA and industry have demonstrated the feasibility of using the spacecraft, launch vehicles, and operating techniques for missions far more complex than lunar landings. Amortization of this hardware will prove cost-effective for missions of more sophisticated applications.
  • Requforapprto_041309105346.pdf

    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.
  • SatuIBsatuVinstunit_091307144455.pdf

    Press release detailing the technical aspects of the Saturn IB.
  • StattestsatuV_091007125622.pdf

    Report after second Saturn V flight test.
  • telsysdesforsatveh_110907094526.pdf

    This paper discusses the data system requirements for large space vehicles and describes a flexible telemetry system design which is used on all stages of the Saturn IB and Saturn V vehicles. The basic vehicle telemetry design provides standard assembly building blocks forming a versatile catalogue of parts from which a stage telemetry subsystem may be assembled to meet almost any conceivable monitoring requirement. In addition to its inflight monitoring function, the telemetry subsystem also provides real time data acquisition for automatic vehicle checkout.
  • teslabprorepmar121966toapr121966_091407131635.pdf

    Monthly rogress report for the test laboratory regarding the Saturn 1B program between March and April.
  • Casecomp_091907132002.pdf

    "The Case for Compatibility" is a paper by Robert L. Smith, Jr., who worked in Quality and Reliability Assurance Laboratory at George C. Marshall Space Flight Center. The summary states, "Ever since the use of missiles and space launch vehicles began, questions have existed in every program regarding the similarity between upstream (e.g., manufacturing, static firing ) and launch site checkout equipment. Programs have existed which utilized nearly identical equipment for both uses; other programs have existed in which any resemblance of the equipment was probably coincidental. Many factors have entered the final decisions, not the least of which were economic and schedule considerations, and, in some instances, the organizational structure of the developer."
  • theuseofwindsheainthedesiofaerovehi_103107103412.pdf

    Prepared for presentation at the 23rd Meeting of the Structures and Materials Panel, AGARD, October 4-11,1966, ONERA, Paris, France.; ABSTRACT: The relative influence of various wind profile properties and disturbances on launch vehicle flight dynamic response is studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the influence of wind shears and turbulence on dynamic response during the boost phase of the flight. Four hundred and seven individual detailed (Jimsphere) wind profiles are the primary wind inputs for this analysis. Time response of the vehicle to each profile is computed and a statistical evaluation of the results made. Results are obtained for the Saturn V space vehicle and conclusions drawn as to the relative influence of wind shears and turbulence vs the degree of refinement of the dynamic model of the space vehicle.
  • spc_stnv_000191A.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 1 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191J.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 10 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191K.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 11 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191L.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 12 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191M.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 13 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191N.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 14 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191O.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 15 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191P.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 16 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191Q.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 17 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191R.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 18 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191S.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 19 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191B.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 2 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191T.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 20 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191C.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 3 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191D.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 4 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191E.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 5 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191F.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 6 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191G.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 7 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191H.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 8 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
  • spc_stnv_000191I.pdf

    The document is Volume 1, Section 9 of a list of Saturn V launch tests including but not limited to test titles, test numbers, test objectives, and test descriptions related to AS-502.
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