The experience gained in management of the ground-support-equipment and site-readiness activity for the Apollo Program is summarized. The design of equipment and facilities are examined as well as some operational aspects. The organization for ensuring site readiness and the maintenance of ground-support equipment are discussed. Recommendations for use in future programs are given in the areas of design considerations, cleanliness requirements, periodic evaluation of changing requirements, maintenance and overhaul, special test equipment, site-activation schedule coordination, and schematics for ground-support equipment.


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    Title :

    Apollo experience report: Ground-support equipment


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1975-04-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English