KSC ice/frost/debris assessment for space shuttle mission STS-29R

KSC ice/frost/debris assessment for space shuttle mission STS-29R

An ice/frost/debris assessment was conducted for Space Shuttle Mission STS-29R. Debris inspections of the flight elements and launch pad are performed before and after launch. Ice/frost conditions on the external tank are assessed by the use of computer programs, nomographs, and infrared scanner dat...

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Hauptverfasser: Stevenson, Charles G., Katnik, Gregory N., Higginbotham, Scott A.
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Sprache:eng
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Space Transportation
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Zusammenfassung:An ice/frost/debris assessment was conducted for Space Shuttle Mission STS-29R. Debris inspections of the flight elements and launch pad are performed before and after launch. Ice/frost conditions on the external tank are assessed by the use of computer programs, nomographs, and infrared scanner data during cryogenic loading of the vehicle followed by an on-pad visual inspection. High speed photography is analyzed after launch to identify ice/debris sources and evaluate potential vehicle damage. The ice/frost/debris conditions of Mission STS-29R and their effect on the Space Shuttle Program are documented.