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Spacelab Development Status, Klaus Berge

Space Congress® Proceedings

At the beginning of 1979, the SPACELAB program has attained one of its major objectives: the Engineering Model (EM) is fully assembled according to planned test configurations and is operating and demonstrating its functional capability at ERNOs Spacelab Integration Facility.

Delivery of Flight Unit Hardware to the ERNO Integration Center has started and preparations for FU Integration and Test activities are set up accordingly.

This paper describes the current SPACELAB development status in more detail by addressing the following areas: Implementation of Requirements; Model Philosophy; Spacelab Systems/ Subsystems; Industrial Organization; Qualification Program; and Status of Integration & Test activities.

Landsat Applications In Georgia: A Successful Example Of Technology Transfer Between Nasa And State Government, Bruce Q. Rado, Lawrie E. Jordan

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Over the past several years the State of Georgia has been using Landsat data to assist state and federal program managers in their decision-making efforts. The Georgia effort has been staffed by the Environmental Protection Division, Department of Natural Resources which has served to coordinate efforts between the Corps of Engineers, Soil Conservation Service, Georgia Forestry Commission, Department of Community Affairs, Game and Fish Division, and several local governments.

This paper will deal with the technical and administrative steps which have led to an operational Landsat effort in Georgia. These steps will include technology transfer from NASA to State agencies, …

Spacelab Flight Operations, Charles S. Harlan, Glen H. Cress, Ted A. White

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This paper will cover the primary activities involved in conducting Spacelab flight operations. Spacelab flight operations are characterized by a unique partnership between the operators of the Space Transportation System (STS) and the Mission Management organization. This partnership involves both the activities of the flight control personnel and the flight crew and must exist as an integrated team in order to be able to successfully complete a Spacelab flight.

This paper will discuss an overview of how this partnership functions from the initial planning phase though the actual flight conduct. The responsibilities and functions of the flight crew members will …

Status Of Space Shuttle External Tank, Solid Rocket Booster, And Main Engine, Robert E. Lindstrom

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The paper will cover the current status of three major propulsion elements for the Space Transportation System: the Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME), the External Tank (ET) and the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB). Presented will be the Test and Manufacturing experience in the last year, the Test and Manufacturing plans for the coming year and the current status of hardware to support the first manned orbital fl ight.

Applications Spacelab Missions, Charles J. Pellerin

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The plans of the Office of Space and Terrestrial Applications for Shuttle/Spacelab missions are presented. The current program contains a dedicated low-gravity mission (Spacelab 3 Mission) and several minor missions planned for flight during 1980- 1982. These minor missions have either Materials Processing or Earth Viewing emphasis. Several representative experiments are used to illustrate the Applications Spacelab Program.

Space Science On The Space Shuttle: Plans And Prospects, Jeffrey D. Rosendhal

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An overview is given of current planning for use of the Space Shuttle and Spacelab for carrying out NASA's program in Space Science. Major categories of use will be: (1) As a launch and service vehicle; (2) As an experiment platform for carrying out passive observations; (3) As a component in active and controlled experiments in space; (4) As a manned orbiting laboratory for carrying out investigations requiring hands-on access to equipment and samples. Examples of each type of use are given. Some of the multi-user facility instruments which are planned for early development (Solar Optical Telescope, Shuttle Infrared Telescope …

Commercialization Of Materials Processing In Space, Lowell K. Zoller

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The primary motivation of the Materials Processing in Space program is the scientific and commercial utilization of the effects of the unique environments of space on material processes. The reduction or elimination of the pervasive influences of gravity on Earth-based process mechanisms affords opportunities for understanding and improving ground-based processing or producing select materials in space which, typically, would be of low volume, high value commercial interest. Additionally, the unlimited, if not "hard" vacuum of space affords equally interesting influences on material processes. To evolve the commercialization of Materials Processing in Space, the program seeks to establish and demonstrate the …

Technology Transfer As Social Process -A Sociological Perspective, Ida R. Hoos

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Technology transfer is the process by which important scientific and technological advance is translated into sociallydefined "benefits." Seen in this perspective, technology transfer may be regarded as the way the United States invests in the future, its own and that of other nations. With the President's current scientific priority list heavily studded with space-derived items, and the White House Fact Sheet on Space Policy's strong emphasis on application, the mandate is unmistakable. How it can best be implemented is not so certain. Even viewed in retrospect, most known innovations travel a tortuous road. In prospect, the path is almost completely …

Medical Applications Of Aerospace Technology, Donald C. Harrison, Eugene V. Schmidt, Luke F. Brennan

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Biomedical Application Teams are funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the purpose of applying aerospace technology to the solution of significant problems in biomedical research and clinical medicine. The Team at Stanford University Medical School is part of the Division of Cardiology and participates in all phases of the technology transfer process including: identification of significant biomedical problems, matching them with appropriate aerospace solutions, testing the new technology in the laboratory and clinical environment and finally, being the link to the medical device industry for commercially producing the technology. The underlying philosophy and general approach by which …

The Challenge Of Managing A Spacelab Program, Joseph Fuller

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The Spacelab concept of providing standard, reusable accommodations for Orbiter-attached payloads has the promise of yielding highly rewarding research. Although NASA experience with aircraft, sounding rockets, Skylab and free flyers can be applied to Spacelab payload management, new and innovative management approaches must be tailored to meet unique Spacelab and STS requirements.

This paper will discuss from a Spacelab Payload Manager's perspective the major management challenges which must be successfully overcome if payload programs are to not only exist but thrive. Specific management strategies for meeting these challenges will also be discussed.

Shuttle Integration Status, Owen G. Morris, Albert C. Martin

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As the Space Shuttle nears its first flight, the systems activity is changing its emphasis to concentrate on certification of the flight system and potential growth into the future. In this paper I would like to explain how we have approached the certification of the Shuttle system and then later describe recent activities which will enhance the capability of the Shuttle during the operational time period.

Military Space Doctrine, David R. Mcnabb

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General Thomas D. White, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, introduced the term, "aerospace," during Congressional testimony in the late 1950s. He did this to anchor future Air Force functions, roles, missions, and tasks in this operational medium. We must continue this thrust—an Air Force dedicated to a future in space.

Our scientific, technological, and economic communities have established the industrial base for this Nation to proceed with the conduct of space operations. Now our basic doctrine and strategy and our operational concepts, doctrine, and strategy must advance to provide the direction, scope, and vision necessary for future space …

Technology's Role In Home Energy Conservation, David T. Harrje

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The technology of space-related advances in miniaturized electronics is being transferred to today's problems in residential energy monitoring. In addition, instrumentation techniques such as infrared scanning and gas leakage detection have been shown to translate into valuable analysis tools in a House Doctor Kit. Long term trends in future housing are viewed in the light of a "space capsule environment" in which air and energy needs are taken into careful account.

Usafs Role In Space Surveillance, Robert M. Kronebusch

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Currently USAF SPACETRACK supports the U. S. space effort in a variety of ways. Space surveillance permits space objects to be detected, identified, located continuously, analyzed, avoided, monitored for status changes, and to have their decay impacts predicted. These functions are performed in compliance with international agreement and national space pol icy. As the U. S. and other nations venture forward in space, new requirements will be levied on USAF to defend our space investments. The USAF SPACETRACK System is evolving to meet this challenge.

Spacelab Follow-On Development, W. Nellessen

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This paper discusses the potential of Spacelab in a future STS extension programme, covering orbital service module, Spacelab and space station-related applications.

A brief review of projected user needs is presented identifying in particular the near term need for increased electrical power, energy and prolonged flight durations. With a view to these needs, the extention potential of the power, thermal control, structure, data handling and life support designs of Spacelab are discussed. The ESA proposal for a three-step evolutionary programme of Spacelab is described, which leads from the present Orbiter fixed sortie mission applications to a long duration free-flying capability. …

Leased Military Space Communication Systems, C. J. Waylan

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The Navy GAPFILLER satellite system, which consists of the UHF portion of the MARISAT satellite system, represents the first instance of a military Service leasing a space communication capability. This approach involves a marked departure from the traditional acquisition approach employed for military satellites. The Navy LEASAT leased communication satellite system, which will provide the follow-on to the DoD-owned FLTSATCOM satellite system for a significant number of military useres of space communications, will be substantially more capable than the GAPFILLER system.

The LEASAT program is briefly described. Key features of the system, spacecraft, TT&C system and contract are presented. Some …

Ksc Facilities Status And Planned Management Operations, Robert H. Gray, Thomas J. O'Malley

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This is a status report on the facilities and planned operations at the Kennedy Space Center that will support Space Shuttle launches, the first of which is now scheduled for late 1979. The facilities are essentially complete, with all new construction and modifications to existing buildings almost finished. Some activity is still in progress at Pad A and on the Mobile Launcher, due to changes in requirements, but is not expected to impact the launch schedule. The installation and testing of the ground checkout equipment that will be used to test the fIight hardware is now in work. The Launch …

Air Force Space Laser Communications, Charles E. Whited

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In 1970 the United States Air Force created the Space Laser Communications (LASERCOM) Program in order to develop system concepts and component designs for high-data-rate laser communications systems. By 1975, a space-qualIflable engineering model of a one gigabit-per-second spaceborne transmitter had been developed and fully tested. Since then, that transmitter and a brassboard receiver have been used in a laboratory test bed environment to extensively Investigate and demonstrate the system capabilities of laser communications systems. The system program has now entered Its field test phase. Laser communication systems have potentially unique application to certain satellitesatellite and satellite-aircraft links, whereas application …

Spacelab- A Critical Review, D. J. Shapland

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A review of the Spacelab Programme from the point of view of a potential user is provided. In this context, the promise of Spacelab prior to the start of its development is compared with it currently estimated performance. A critical assessment of the utilisation of Spacelab is also included.

Typical topics discussed include services provided for users (e.g. payload capability, available power and energy, thermal control) and operational aspects (e.g. mission duration, mission costs, participation by experimenter). Although, generally, there is good agreement with the initial specification, areas for concern are identified as power available to experiments, flight duration, data …

Space Shuttle Orbital Flight Test, Donald K. Slayton

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This paper will review current plans for the overall Orbital Flight Test Program. Discussion will include vehicle configurations, flight test progression logic, schedules, pay loads, and anticipated placards on early operational missions. STS-1 flight plan will be covered in some detail; also, the functional organization and procedures planned to conduct the test program will be reviewed.

Spacelab Ground Operations, John N. Dickinson

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The Spacelab, which is designed and built principally by the European Space Agency and its contractor, ERNO, with certain elements provided by the McDonnell Douglas Technical Services Company, under contract to NASA, will be operated by NASA as a key element of the Space Transportation System. Like the Shuttle, the "operational base" for the Spacelab will be the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

The Spacelab modular design and'its operational interrelationship among the Shuttle, the Spacelab Payload and the ground facilities dictate a particular approach to the ground turnaround in order to achieve the projected mission model. Spacelab facilities and GSE …

Space Platforms For Nasa -Opportunity Or Pitfall?, William J. Cuneo, Dell P. Williams

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Described are the NASA efforts to determine if platform to pool payload services are cost effective. The platform concept originated from the short shuttle life on orbit, the shuttle capability to assemble aggregating structures, and the belief that economies might be obtained from shared services and repair. About eighty payloads in NASAs future were identified for consideration. Contractor and in-house studies have produced platform configurations. Comparative cost studies are currently being done. Results have been obtained, but enthusiasm is being reserved (as of March) until sufficient review has been achieved. The platform approach has a large intuitive following; if platforms …

Earth Benefits Of Solar Power Satellites, Peter E. Glaser

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The potential of solar energy to meet global needs is surveyed with emphasis on solar energy conversion in space for use on Earth. The advantages of this approach are compared with terrestrial solar energy conversion methods. The concept of the solar power satellite (SPS) is presented and the technology options for converting solar energy in space, transmitting power, and converting it on Earth into electricity are summarized. The requirements for space transportation systems, orbital assembly, and maintenance are reviewed. Economic and institutional issues are outlined and the environmental impacts of SPS operations are highlighted. A phased SPS development program is …

Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 6, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate newsletter. This issue includes articles:

• State of the Senate Address Highlights April Meeting
• Jones, Tom. State of the Senate Speech
• Harreld, Michael. Regents' Academics Committee Looks to Future
• Petersen, Albert. Professional Responsibilities & Concerns
• Resolution re: William Walls

Exhibit - Third Withdrawal Clouds Wku Dilemma, Ron Mitchell

Board of Regents Documents

Article regarding the presidential search presented at the WKU Board of Regents meeting.

Special Meeting, Wku Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Documents

Minutes of WKU Board of Regents special meeting regarding: Student Affairs, creation of the University Center Board, program committees, budget, accreditation of the College of Business & Public Affairs, resolution in honor of William Natcher, presidential search finalists Kern Alexander, Norman Baxter, Todd Bullard, James Drinnon and Donald Zacharias, official custodian of alcohol, Agricultural Exposition Center, resolution in honor of J.T. Sandefur and death of William Walls.

Resolution 78-17 - Changing Of Withdrawal Periods, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution to extend withdrawal period to eight weeks.

Resolution 73-16 - Faculty Evaluations, Wku Student Government Association

Student Government Association

Resolution regarding purchase of Purdue Cafeteria evaluation system.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting regarding COFSL and University of Kentucky and committee structure.

Meeting Minutes, Wku University Senate

Faculty Senate

Meeting to discuss elections and committee appointments. Jody Richards addressed the senate.