Location
Cape Canaveral, Florida
Start Date
28-4-2004 8:00 AM
Description
A variety of equipment was recently developed to assist in processing of the space shuttle and assist in its launch process . These tasks include the following development tasks:
• A mini OTV Camera system, which is a small camera designed for use in hazardous environments, allowing them to be placed in environments which existing facility cameras cannot fit;
• An OTV camera window retainer and de -fog assembly, which blows a continuous air stream over the lens to prevent fogging and improve image quality;
• An Orbiter Center-of-Gravity measurement system, which replaces older methods and eliminates their inherent deficiencies;
• A telescoping tool to assist the "ice crew" in removing ice which may endanger the vehicle or crew on the pad;
• An inflating bellows which provides an enclosure for cryogenic connectors to prevent ice build-up and allowing de-mating/re-mating. These products were developed and tested at KSC's Launch Equipment Test Facility and some are currently in use at various locations at KSC .
Paper Session I-B - Development of Equipment to Support Shuttle Operations
Cape Canaveral, Florida
A variety of equipment was recently developed to assist in processing of the space shuttle and assist in its launch process . These tasks include the following development tasks:
• A mini OTV Camera system, which is a small camera designed for use in hazardous environments, allowing them to be placed in environments which existing facility cameras cannot fit;
• An OTV camera window retainer and de -fog assembly, which blows a continuous air stream over the lens to prevent fogging and improve image quality;
• An Orbiter Center-of-Gravity measurement system, which replaces older methods and eliminates their inherent deficiencies;
• A telescoping tool to assist the "ice crew" in removing ice which may endanger the vehicle or crew on the pad;
• An inflating bellows which provides an enclosure for cryogenic connectors to prevent ice build-up and allowing de-mating/re-mating. These products were developed and tested at KSC's Launch Equipment Test Facility and some are currently in use at various locations at KSC .
