sts and cargo , f- glossary,acronyms •and abbreviations

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STS AND CARGO
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STS and Cargo
GLOSSARY,ACRONYMS,& ABBREVIATIONS
Preparedby:
ShuttlePlanning& Integration
ManagementInformationCenter
APPROVAL:
Chief, OperationPlanning& IntegrationOffice
°- DOD VLS OMDManager
FOREWORD
Thisdocumentwas preparedto assistthosepersons
connectedwith the SpaceTransportationSystem (STS)and
AssociatedCargos (seeGlossaryfordefinition)who
write/interpret/preparematerialfor publication. It contains
a Glossaryand a listingof Acronymsand Abbreviations
presentlyin use.
To keepabreast of the state-of-the-art,changes
(additions/deletions)will be issuedperiodicallyby usingan
errata sheet.
Should the userwish to make any changes/commentsto this
document,use the formprovidedon last page. Telephone
changes/commentsshouldbe directedto:
M. J. Martin, KSC/SP-OPI-A,[phone]
Copiesof this documentare availablefromthe Formsand
PublicationsWarehouse,MW-23upon submittalof KSC Form7-11.
We suggestusageof FederalStockNumber (FSN)
7510001876486,a threeringbinder,to accommodatethis
documentand errata sheetsas needed.
Note 1: All acronyms,chemicalsymbols,and abbreviationsare
nowwritten on one level (e.g.,N204,ZL) rather than
superor subscripts.
Note 2: To accommodatecomputerprintouts,all engineering
acronymsand abbreviationsare now writtenin
uppercase.
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SECTIONI
GLOSSARY
ThisSectioncontainsa glossaryof terms(anddefini-
tions) in currentusage forthe SpaceTransportation
System (STS)and AssociatedCargos.
ACCELERATEDLAUNCH DATEOPTION
Scheduleoption involvingadditionalcoststhat permitsa
userwho has alreadynegotiateda launchdate to specify
an earlierlaunch.
ACCEPTANCETESTS
Tests to determine that a part, component, subsystem, or
facility is capable of meeting performance requirements
prescribedin purchasespecifications,or otherdocuments
specifyingwhatconstitutesthe adequateperformance
capabilityfor the item.
AFT FLIGHTDECK
That partof theOrbiter cabinon the upperdeckwhere
payloadcontrolscan be located.
AIRLOCK
A compartment,capableof beingdepressurizedwithout
depressurizationof the Orbitercabin, usedto transfer
crewmembers andequipment. A similarcompartmentin the
Spacelabmodule is usedto expose experimentsto space.
ANNOUNCEMENTOF FLIGHTOPPORTUNITY
The processby which proposedinvestigationsare solic-
itedfor a specificspaceflight.
ANNOUNCEMENTOF FLIGHTPERIODS
The processby which proposedinvestigationsare solic-
itedfor spaceflightwithina designatedtimeperiod,
but withouta specificflightnumber identification. The
flightperiodmay includeplansfor one or more flights.
ASSEMBLY
A numberof parts,or subassembliesand/orany combina-
tionthereof,joined togetherto performa specificfunc-
tionand capableof disassembly. The distinctionbetween
an assemblyand a subassemblyis determinedby the
individualapplication. An assemblyin one instancemay
- be a subassemblyin another,whereit formsa portionof
an assembly.
ATLAS-CENTAURCLASS
Payloadsweighingapproximately4000 to 4400 pounds (1800
to 2000 kilograms).
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ATTACHINGPART
An item used to attach assemblies or parts to the equip-
ment, or to each other.
AUTOMATEDPAYLOADS
Those payloads which are supported by an unmanned space-
craft capable of operating independently of the Space
Transportation System.
AUXILIARY STAGE
A small propulsion unit used with a payload, when
required. Oneor more of these units may be used with a
payload, to provide the additional velocity required to
place a payload in the desired orbit or trajectory.
Also, a propulsion system that is used to provide mid-
course trajectory corrections, braking maneuvers, and/or
orbital adjustments.
AZIMUTH
True launch heading measured clockwise from 0° north.
BARBECUEMODE
Orbiter in slow roll for thermal conditioning.
BETAANGLE
Minimum angle between the Earth-Sun line and the plane of -
the orbit.
BILL OFWORK
A detailed work schedule which lists all Operation &
Maintenance (O&M)tasks required to be performed at each
work station for a specific vehicle turnaround. It also
contains applicable information such as sequence of per-
formance, O&Minstruction number, work authorization
number, time allocated, manpower, skill level, and the
start and completion date.
CAPTURE
The event of the remote manipulator system end effector
making contact with and firmly attaching to a payload
grappling fixture. A payload is captured at any time it
is firmly attachedto the remotemanipulatorsystem.
CARGO
The totalcomplementof payloads(oneor more)on any one
flight. It includeseverythingcontainedin the Orbiter
cargo bay plusotherequipment,hardware,and consumables
locatedelsewherein the Orbiterthat are user-uniqueand
are not carriedas part of the basicOrbiterpayload
support.
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CARGOBAY
The unpressurizedmid part of the Orbiterfuselagebehind
the cabinaft bulkheadwheremost payloadsare carried.
Itsmaximumusable payloadenvelopeis 15 feet (4.6
meters) in diameterand 60 feet (18.3meters) long.
Hingeddoors extendthe full lengthof the bay.
CARGOBAY LINER
Protectivesoftmaterialusedto isolatesensitivepay-
loadsfrom the bay structure.
CARGO INTEGRATIONREVIEW
Part of STSplanningprocessthat resultsin a cargoman-
ifest, costper flight,and billingschedule.
CARGO INTEGRATIONTEST EQUIPMENT
Setupthat can providetestingof bothpayload-to-payload
and cargo-to-Orbiterinterfaces.
CERTIFICATEOF COMPLIANCE
Documentationpreparedby the userconfirmingthata pay-
load has successfullycompletedinterfaceverification.
CERTIFICATION
Formal documentationthat the individualhas reachedthe
prescribedskillor knowledgelevelas citedin a NASA
specification,contractspecification,or otherappropri-
ate documents.
COMMANDER
This crewmember has ultimateresponsibilityforthe
safety of embarkedpersonneland has authoritythroughout
the flightto deviatefromthe flightplan,procedures,
and personnelassignmentsas necessaryto preservecrew
safety or vehicleintegrity. The commanderis also
responsibleforthe overallexecutionof the flight plan
in compliancewithNASA policy,mission rules,and Mis-
sion ControlCenterdirectives.
COMMERCIALPART OR ITEM
A partor itemwhich ismanufacturedprimarilyfor the
commercialrather thanthe governmentmarket and having
both commercialand governmentapplications. Commercial
partsalsoincludepartswhichare manufacturedin accor-
dance withnormal commercialqualitycontrolledproduc-
tion runs whichmeet or exceedthe requirementsof
governmentspecificationsor standards.
COMMON PAYLOADSUPPORTEQUIPMENT
Spacelab-providedmission-dependentequipmentthat con-
sistsof a top airlockand a viewport/windowassembly.
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COMPONENT
An assemblyor any combinationof parts, subassemblies
and assemblies,mountedtogetherand normallycapable of
independentoperationin a varietyof situations.
CONCURRENTDELIVERY
The deliveryof supportitemsconcurrentlywiththe end
itembeingprovisioned.
CONDITIONMONITORED
Those itemsthat have neitherlimitedlife nor on-condi-
tionmaintenanceas their primarymaintenanceprocess.
Conditionmonitoringis accomplishedmainlyby in-place
instrumentation,sampling,and subsequenttrendinganaly-
sis which providesdatato predictan incipientfailure.
CONSTRUCTIONAWARD
The effectivedate of directionfrom the NASAcontracting
office to the selectedcontractorauthorizingcommence-
ment of work. Issueof the Noticeof Awardby the NASA
procurementofficecompletesthismilestone.
CONSTRUCTIONCOMPLETE
Appropriatefacilityconstructionis completeand the
facilityis availablefor equipmentinstallation. Certi-
ficationby the siteactivationoffice completesthis ....
milestone.
CONTRACTAWARD
The effectivedate of directionfromthe NASA contracting
office to the selectedcontractorauthorizingcommence-
ment of work. Issueof the Noticeof Awardby the NASA
procurementofficecompletesthismilestone.
CONTRACTOR
The supplierof the end itemand associatedsupportitems
to the Governmentunderthe termsof a specificcontract.
CORE SEGMENT
Sectionof the pressurizedSpacelabmodule that houses
subsystemequipmentand experiments.
CREW ACTIVITYPLANNING
The analysisand developmentof activitiesto be per-
formed in flight by the crew, resultingin a timeline of
theseactivitiesand referencedata for each flight.
CUSTOMER(or USER)
An organizationor individualrequiringthe servicesof
the SpaceTransportationSystem.
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DEADBAND
That attitude and rate control region in which no Orbiter
reaction control subsystem or vernier correction forces
are being generated.
DEDICATEDSPACELAB
An extension module devoted to a single discipline which
may fly more than once a year for several years, and
which may be assigned to a payload development center.
DEEPSPACENETWORK
Communications network managedby the Jet Propulsion
Laboratory for commandand control of all planetary
flights.
DELTACLASS
Payloads weighing approximately 2000 to 2500 pounds (900
to ii00 kilograms).
DEPLOYMENT
The process of removing a payload from a stowed or
berthed position in the cargo bay and releasing that
payload to a position free of the Orbiter.
DESIGNCHANGE
A NASAapproved engineering change incorporated into the
end item which modifies, adds to, deletes, or supersedes
parts in the end item.
DESIGNREVIEWS
Critical Design Review
Ameeting chaired by the appropriate Project Manager,
or his designated representative, to assure that the
completed designs are in consonance with Level II and
project specifications.
Preliminary Design Review
Ameeting chaired by the appropriate Project Manager,
or his designated representative, at which preliminary
designs are reviewed with prime contractors to assure
compliance with system and project requirements.
30%Design Review
Ameeting chaired by the responsible project engineer,
or his designated representative, at which preliminary
designs are reviewed to assure satisfaction of system
and project requirements.
90%Design Review
Ameeting chaired by the responsible project engineer,
or his designated representative, at which final
designs are reviewed to assure compliance with system
and project specifications.
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DOWNWEIGHT
Landingweight. It refers specificallyto payloadsand
all itemsrequiredby specificpayloads.
DRAWINGS
Graphicdata, includingdrawingsas defined in
MIL-STD-IOOAand preparedin accordancewithMIL-D-IO00,
CategoryD, aperturecardsin accordancewith MIL-C-9877;
graphs, or diagrams,industrystandardsand industry
specifications,on whichdetailsare representedwith
sufficientinformationto definecompletely,directlyor
by reference,the end resultin the selection,
procurement,and manufactureof the itemrequired.
END ARTICLE/ENDITEM
A physicalelementof the SpaceTransportationSystem.
It is a functionalphysicalentity relatedand selected
for the purposeof systemdevelopment,procurement,and
logistics.
END ITEM
A finalcombinationof end products,components,parts,
or materialswhichis readyfor its intendeduse; e.g.,
Orbiter,receiver,amplifier,recorder,ground support
equipment,etc.
ESTIMATEDON DOCK (Date)
Thedate the equipmentis forecastto arrive on dock at
the center. Initially,this date shouldcoincidewith
the desiredcontractdeliverydate for purchasedequip-
ment. Subsequentto the contractaward,the date will
reflectthe vendor°sestimateof his abilityto deliver.
EUROPEANSPACEAGENCY (ESA)
An internationalorganizationacting on behalf of its
member states (Belgium,Denmark,France,FederalRepublic
of Germany, Italy,the Netherlands,Spain,Sweden,
Switzerland,and the UnitedKingdom). The ESAdirects a
Europeanindustrialteam responsiblefor the development
and manufactureof Spacelab.
EXPERIMENT
The systemof hardware,software,and proceduresfor per-
formanceof a scientificor applicationsinvestigation
undertakento:
1. Discoverunknownphenomena
2. Establishthe basisof knownlaws
3. Evaluateapplicationsprocessesand/orequipment
EXPERIMENTRACKS
Removableand reusableassembliesin the Spacelabmodule
that providestructuralmounting and connectionsto sup-
portingsubsystems(power,thermalcontrol,data manage-
ment, etc.)and experimentequipment.
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