The results of a study to assess the tug safing requirements at postlanding are presented. The study considered the normal (green light) conditions from orbiter landing to completion of preparations for the next launch. Normal tug ground turnaround operations include handling and transportation activities and the performance of inspections, tests, and checkout functions. These activities dictate that hazards to ground personnel, the tug, GSE, facilities, and ecology be reduced to the lowest practical level consistent with program objectives, cost, and schedules. During flight operations, the tug contains energy sources that constitute potential hazards but are required for mission accomplishment. These potential hazards have been reduced to an acceptable level for flight operation by design features and by providing for control of energy sources. (Author)


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    Title :

    Tug Fleet and Ground Operations Schedules and Controls. Volume 2: Part 2, Addenda


    Publication date :

    1975


    Size :

    177 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English