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1966 Chronology of Marshall Space Flight Center.
This draft copy of the chronology includes a memorandum from Marshall Historian L. L. Jones of the Historical Office. -
"A Discussion of the Lunar Landing Problem."
Digesu worked in the Astrionics Division of MSFC. This paper was presented at the AIAA Guidance & Control Conference, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, August 12-14, 1963. -
"Advances in Pumping Technology and Rocket Engine Turbopump Applications."
Presented by Charles A. MacGregor, Supervisor, Advanced Turbomachinery during Workshop D, Royce Hall, Room 160 at UCLA on 2 June 1964, as a part of the NASA-UCLA Symposium and Workshop on the Transformation of Knowledge and Its Utilization. The introduction notes, "This report is divided into two general parts. The first part is a description of turbopumps for liquid rocket engines as they exist today. For completeness and understanding, some background information is included on why turbopumps have evolved to their present configurations. The second part suggest portions of this effort that may have some applicability to the general economy." -
Advanced Astrionics project review.
Given at the IRAD Technical Seminar, Gaithersburg, Maryland, January 30, 1968. F. L. Pugh, Principal investigator; E. C. Caldwell, Advanced IU Systems, IBM Huntsville. -
"Aero-Astrodynamics Laboratory Bimonthly Progress Report: June - July 1968."
Includes Technical and Scientific Staff; Advanced Studies Office; Projects Office; Aerospace Environment Division; Aerophysics Division; Astrodynamics and Guidance Theory Division; Dynamics and Flight Mechanics Division; Flight Test Analysis Division. -
"Aero-Astrodynamics Laboratory Bimonthly Progress Report: April - May 1968."
Includes Advanced Studies Office, Aerospace Environment Division, Astrodynamics and Guidance Theory Division, Projects Office, Aerophysics Division, Dynamics and Flight Mechanics Division, Flight Test Analysis Division. -
"Aerospace Vehicle Simulation and Checkout."
Paper by J. W. Moore and J. R. Mitchell, Quality & Reliability Assurance Laboratory, Marshall Space Flight Center, and H. H. Trauboth, Computation Laboratory, Marshall Space Flight Center. The paper summary notes, "The advancement of the space age into increasingly complex and ambitious missions requiring the development and operation of more sophisticated and intricate launch vehicles has generated numerous problem areas. The purpose of this paper is to define the Aerospace Vehicle Simulation; discuss the relationship of this simulation to the major problem areas of checkout; describe the development and implementation of this simulation system; indicate multidiscipline applications to present and future programs." -
"After the Moon - What? Minutes of the Manned Flight Awareness Seminar."
The seminar was held at the Manned Spacecraft Center, September 25-26, 1969. -
"A Helium Face Seal Application In a Liquid Oxygen Pump."
Presented at the Fourth International Conference on Fluid Sealing held in conjunction with the 24th annual meeting in Philadelphia, May 5-9, 1969. -
"A Hybrid Simulation for Dynamic Verification of Saturn Guidance and Control Subsystems."
This paper presents a discussion of a hybrid simulation used to dynamically verify the Saturn Guidance and Control subsystems. First, the Saturn vehicle is briefly described to provide background information. The Instrument Unit (IU) is considered in more detail to give a proper setting for the Guidance and Flight Control (G and FC) discussion that follows. After a brief description of the actual G and FC System operation, simulation models of the G and FC components are considered in detail. This is followed by a discussion of the model assignment to a particular computer (digital or analog) and justification for making that assignment. Finally, results of the AS-204/LM1 hybrid simulation studies are briefly considered with mention of the actual flight data. -
"Saturn Radar Altimeter."
Paper given at the AIAA Guidance and Control Conference, August 12-14, 1963, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts. -
"Alignment Tool Aids in Large Tank Fabrication."
Includes the clipping "Clamping Tool Aligns Odd-Shaped Sections for Welding" from <i>Design News</i>, September 4, 1963, written by Margaret A. Maas. -
"All Digital Simulation of Saturn I, IB, and V: Boost Vehicle and Guidance Control Systems."
The introduction notes, "The Saturn V launch vehicle is being developed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's George C. Marshall Space Flight Center for Project Apollo; Saturn I and Saturn IB vehicles are providing the early testing and support for Project Apollo. The nerve center of the Saturn is its guidance and control system. An airborne digital computer provides the link which closes both the guidance and control loops,making verification of the flight computer program of vital importance. During a powered flight this onboard digital computer program can be divided into four major parts:a) guidance, including navigation, b) control, c) vehicle sequencing, and d) computer telemetry." -
"Altitude Simulation in Saturn SIV Space Testing."
This paper was presented to the Society of Automotive Engineers. The abstract reads, "The Douglas Aircraft Company has been involved in testing the Saturn SIV stage at the Sacramento Test Center for the past two years. The propulsion system for the SIV stage consists of six (6) Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company rocket engines which are designed specifically for high altitude start and operation. During static firing tests of this engine at sea level, a steam jet ejector in combination with a diffuser, are used to simulate altitude conditions. The intent of this paper is to examine the performance of this altitude simulation system, and to discuss problems encountered in making it operational." -
"American Progress and Goals in Space," address by James E. Webb.
This address was given by James E. Webb, Administrator, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, at the Inventors' Congress and Space Symposium, Little Rock, Arkansas. -
"America's Spaceport."
Guide to John F. Kennedy Space Center, including an introduction from Center director Kurt Debus. -
"Analog Simulation of Saturn S-IB Stage Propulsion System Dynamic Characteristics."
This copy has handwritten notes that change the title to read, "Analog Simulation of Uprated Saturn I Stage Propulsion System Dynamic Characteristics." The abstract notes, "The purpose of this paper is to present the techniques and logic employed in the development of an analog computer model to simulate Saturn IV first stage propulsion system dynamic characteristics. Restraints, problem areas, and major assumptions are included." -
"A Nation Goes to the Moon."
Written by NASA Office of Manned Space Flight Associate Administrator George E. Mueller, this is an article from G. E. Challenge, Fall 1966, page 26 to 32. -
"Saturn V First Stage Annual Progress Report: Fiscal Year 1968."
The report covers June 30, 1967 through June 27, 1968: Contract NAS8-5608, Schedules 1 and 1A, July 27, 1968. Prepared by J. P. Delaloye, Management Reporting and Analysis; Supervised by D. G. Valentine, Management Reporting and Analysis; Approved by R. F. Terry, Program Reports; D. H. Creim, Michoud, Program Planning and Reporting Manager; E. K. Cooper, S-IC Program Executive. -
Reproduction of "Apollo Interface Control Document Log."
This copy is a reproduction of a document held by the NASA Scientific and Technical Information Facility .