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  "A 'Zero Stage' for the Saturn IB Launch Vehicle."

  To meet the demands of increasing payload size and weight, and to fill the large payload gap between the Saturn IB and Saturn V, a number of methods of uprating the Saturn IB have been studied by NASA and Chrysler Corp. of providing increased payload capability is discussed in this paper. Four 120 in. United Technology Center UA-1205 solid propellant motors, originally developed for the Air Force Titan III program, are clustered around the S-IB first stage of the Saturn IB launch vehicle. These four solid propellant motors provide the total thrust for liftoff of the vehicle, with S-IB stage ignition occurring just prior to burn-out and separation of the solid propellant motors. The term "Zero Stage" is applied to this added stage.
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  "Vibration and acoustic environment characteristics of the Saturn V launch vehicle."

  This paper presents representative examples of vibration and acoustic data from flights of the Saturn V launch vehicle and static firings of Saturn V launch vehicle stages. The purpose of the paper is to provide vibration and acoustic environment characteristics which are pertinent to the design of launch vehicles
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  "The toughest weld of all" S-II stage manufacturing.

  Article explores the outer layer of the Saturn S-II along side its benefits and complications. Contains poorly rendered images displaying the process.
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  "Telegraphic message : inspection requirements for S-II-1 and S-II-2 at KSC."

  Photocopy of an inspection list requirements for S-II-1 and S-II-2.
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  "Telemetry system for Saturn S-I stage development."

  The telemetry system used on the Saturn S-I stage for the transmission of vehicle test data is described. Multiplex and modulationtechniques such as PAM/FM/FM, SS/FM and PGM are used in the system. The diverse data requirements for developing the eight-engineliquid-fueled stage necessitated the use of a combination of severalmodulation techniques to efficiently handle the data. A cursory comparisonis made of the merits of each technique. Physical and electricalrequirements and characteristics of the system are outlined.
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  "Techniques of implementing launch automation programs" (Saturn IB space vehicle system).

  This paper identifies the methods and equipment through which automation is becoming a major factor in testing and launching Saturn IB space vehicles. The merits of a digital guidance computer and its impact in extending automated checkout are stressed; also a logical basis is established for computer and manual test control. Hardware and software elements of the automated system are described, and details pertaining to reliability are emphasized. A concluding appraisal suggests that automation will play an expanding role in future test and launch operations.
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  "Saturn IB orientation training manuel."

  Prepared through joint efforts of Personnel Department, Education and Development Branch, Systems Training Unit, Michoud Operations and Engineering Communications Department, Technical Information Branch, Applied Communications Engineering Section, Huntsville Operations.; This publication presents a brief descriptive summary of the Saturn IB vehicle and Chrysler's Corporation's accomplishments in the missiles and space field. The Saturn IB information presented herein is based on current plans for each of the stages. Although there may be design changes from vehicle to vehicle, the basic components, systems, and operating principles will remain similar to previous models.
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  "System description for Saturn vehicle (SA-1 through SA-4)."

  Missing pages iv, 3, 6 to 8. Photocopy of files containing sections of the project.
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  A Saturn rocket stage is loaded onto a barge on the Tennessee River.

  The stage is being transported to the Mississippi Test Facility.
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  A Saturn rocket stage is loaded onto a barge on the Tennessee River.

  The stage is being transported to the Mississippi Test Facility.