Apollo experience report :
acceptance checkout equipment for the Apollo spacecraft /
I.J. Burtzlaff.

Description

Main Author

Burtzlaff, I. J.

Related Names

Manned Spacecraft Center (U.S.)
United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Language(s)

English

Published

Washington, D.C. : National Aeronautics and Space Administration : 1972.

Subjects

Manned space flight.
Space flight to the moon.
Space vehicles > Space vehicles / Maintenance and repair.
Moon > Moon / Exploration.

Summary

The acceptance checkout equipment for the Apollo spacecraft is described, and the history of the major equipment modifications that were required to meet the Apollo Program checkout requirements is traced. Some major problem areas are outlined, and a discussion of future checkout methods is included. The concept of the future checkout methods presented provides for an increase in test equipment standardization among NASA programs and among all testing phases within a program. The capability for increased automation and reduction in the test equipment inventory is provided in the proposed concept.

Physical Description

13 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

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