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"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"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. -
"Pesco progress."
Article covering the development of cryogenic pumps. -
"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. -
"Planning for strategic deterrence in the 1970s."
Article discussing money-resources and the budget. -
"Plastics in space flight programs."
Article aimed at improving the NASA's ability to complete its projects." -
"Pogo analysis of the Saturn Propulsion System."
Report that contians images of graphs, photographs and diagrams. -
"The potential bio-medical applications of Saturn nondestructive test methods."
A brief history and purpose of nondestructive methods followed by a discussion of those methods. -
"Practicalities in automated manufacturing checkout."
This paper presents a number of solutions to a number of unanswered questions regarding the Saturn projects. -
"Pratt & Whitney Aircraft RL10 liquid hydrogen rocket engine."
Photograph of a liquid hydrogen rocket engine. -
"Preliminary study of an unmanned lunar soft landing vehicle (Scientific Application)."
Report to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Working Group on Lunar and Planetary Surfaces. -
Preservation, shipment & recovery of the Saturn booster.
The purpose of this report is to present the shipping and recovery procedures for the Saturn booster. -
"Press release : NASA starts development on ATM."
Press release describing NASA's plans to begin manned missions set to begin in 1968. -
"Douglas Aircraft Company Press release."
Press release covering the static firing of the S-IV rocket for a full seven minutes. -
"Press release 931A : Saturn S-IV first firing."
Following is text of Douglas release on successful first firing of clustered P&W RL10 engines. Occurred at 11:12 A.M. PDT, August 17. Santa Monica, California.; "Sacramento, Calif,--Man's effort to reach the moon moved nearer reality today with the successful first firing here of the six liquid oxygen-liquid hydrogen fueled engines of the Saturn S-IV. -
"The U.S. manned space flight program: Mercury, Gemini, Apollo."
Exerpt from George E. Mueller giving a statement to Congress. -
"Problems associated with large scale high pressure testing."
Paper detailing the problems identfified in high pressure testing. -
"Problems experienced in program management."
Letter to "management" detailing problems identified in management's handling of projects. -
"Procurement programs of Marshall Space Flight Center as related to DOD procurement and Space Administration support by DOD activities."
"Speech presented by Col. John R. McCombs regarding administrative conduct and how they should handle contracts. -
Program Planning and Control : Saturn S-II program Organizational Chart."
Saturn S-II Program organizational chart of 1968. -
"A Program plan for earth orbital space astronomy."
Manned space flight offers the opportunity to couple the astronaut/scientist's ability to select and process data and to calibrate, modify and repair instruments with the vantage point for astronomical observations provided by a platform located above the Earth's atmosphere. This paper briefly examines the role which manned space flight may play in the 1970-1990 time period in meeting astronomy research needs. The instruments and facilities which appear feasible for that period are described.; Paper presented by J. R. Olivier, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, George C. Marshall Space Flight Center and H. L. Wolbers, Ph.D, McDonnell Douglas Astronautics Company - Western Division, Advance Space and Launch Systems. -
"Program scheduling manual."
Manual centered around teaching program schedueling. -
"Problems in cryogenic pump design for space application."
Report detailing the problems surrounding cryogenic pump design for space travel and missions. -
"Apollo 9 carries lunar module."
Press release surrounding the Apollo 9 rocket and its crew prior to launch. -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 3."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965. -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 4."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965. -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 6."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965. -
"Manned space flight schedules. Vol. VII, construction of facilities, MSFC : book 2."
OMSF Program Status Review October 1965. -
"Operational Experiences on the Saturn V S-IVB stage."
This paper presents a light, but reverent, discussion of some of the Douglas operational experiences on the Saturn V/S-IVB stage. Certain relevant aspects of earlier work on the Thor intermediate range ballistic missile, the Saturn I S-IV stage, and the Uprated Saturn I S-IVB stage are also discussed.; Aeronautic and Space Engineering and Manufacturing Meeting, Los Angeles, Calif., Oct. 7 - 11, 1968. -
"Opportunities for European Payloads on the Saturn Vehicle."
Prepared for presentation to the Eurospace Conference. In this paper, we will not deal with the first two questions, which must be of interest to every potential experimenter, but only with the last question of vehicle availability. -
"Orbiting research laboratory/logistics spacecraft checkout requirements study."
This report presents the results of the study of Orbiting Research Laboratory and Logistic Spacecraft Checkout Requirements as they relate to prelaunch operations at MILA. The study was performed jointly by the Florida Division and the Systems Research and Analysis Division of TRW Space Technology Laboratories for NASA under the terms of contract NAS10-1076. -
"Organizational charts for Rocketdyne, a Division of North American Aviation, Inc."
Chart No. 1 Rocketdyne master approved by S. K. Hoffman, President (Vice President, North American Aviation, Inc.,).; Chart No. 6.1 Engineering Field Laboratories approved by R. J. Lodge, Director.; Chart No. 6.1.1 Santa Susana Field Laboratory, approved by D. M. Carpenter, Manager.; Chart No. 6.1.2 Field Laboratories Nevada Field Laboratory approved by G. J. Wunderlin, Manager.; Chart No. 6.1.3 Edwards Field Laboratory approved by F. F. Twight, Manager.; Chart No. 6.6 Engineering Administration approved by P. J. Kanne, manager.; Chart No. 12 Solid Rocket Division approved by T. E. Myers. -
"Organization chart of the Department of Defense - Directory."
An organizational chart directory. -
"Organization of a countdown"
The Organization of a Countdown was developed over 8 years of missiles and space systems testing at the Douglas Aircraft Company, Sacramento test Center. The experience on which this study was based includes the Thor development and acceptance testing, Titan I second stage engine development testing, Development of liquid hydrogen handling techniques, Saturn S-IV and S-IVB development and acceptance testing. The intent of this paper is to examine the static test countdown organization and discuss the need for a systematic method to organize a countdown. -
"Organization, programs, and activities, of the technical sections Nortronics - Huntsville."
This brochure is intended to depict the present status of the technical activities of Nortronics-Huntsville as of the date indicated. It is based on all currently available information. It is subject to periodic revision as additional pertinent information becomes available. -
"Organizational Structure and Mission of Aerospace Environment Division"
This document offers a brief description of the Aerospace Environment Division including the basic mission; branches; an organizational directory; and responsibilities of the Environment Research Office, the Atmospheric Dynamics Branch, the Terrestrial Environment Branch, and the Space Environment Branch. William W. Vaughan's name is inscribed on the front page. -
"Drawing number assignment"
The document is a photocopy of the Drawing Number Assignments from August 1947 to May 1953. Categories include but are not limited to the drawing number, title, designer, and date finished. Inscribed on the front is "original book property of Jay Laue, MSFC."