The separate and combinatorial roles played by NASA and STS payload contractors in the processes of interfacing cargo with the Shuttle are described. NASA personnel aid payload interface verification beginning at the hardware development level and perform independent interface verification once the payload is delivered to the payload processing facility. The cargo is first checked for operational and flight readiness, including inspection of installed devices to specification for the interface connections. Checklists furnished to the user are returned to NASA prior to integration simulation unless formal statements of compliance or waivers are exchanged. The continuance of strict adherence to predelivery interface verification testing is emphasized as necessary for meeting the turnaround times projected for the Orbiter fleet.


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    Title :

    NASA payload interface verification requirements - Process and implementation


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    Aerospace Testing Seminar ; 1981 ; Los Angeles, CA


    Publication date :

    1982-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English