The Space Shuttle verification program is detailed, with verification network flowcharts. Performance qualification tests, life endurance tests, structural verification tests, and vibration/dynamic tests of components, subsystems, and major systems at various test levels are dealt with. Ground tests, static firings of the Shuttle main engine, external-tank separation tests, ground vibration tests of vehicle mated to external tank, and main propulsion tests and test scheduling are described. Functions of the Shuttle avionics integration laboratory and electronic systems test laboratory are discussed. Test preparations and procedures for orbital flight testing, launch pad tests, and Shuttle approach- and landing-tests are described.
The Space Shuttle's testing gauntlet
1976-01-01
Miscellaneous
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English
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