Location

Cocoa Beach

Start Date

4-1964 8:00 AM

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The paper examines the disciplines and new approaches being utilized which together comprise the "Man-Rated" Gemini-Titan II Air Force Launch Vehicle Program, It discusses the critical component program; the technical and specialized skill training and certification program; the Quality Systems Engineering approach; the advanced corrective action and failed parts analysis program; the classification of characteristics program established for fabrication and test; the workmanship discipline approach; individual performance measurement; the Zero Defects program; personnel motivation; Air Force Space Systems Division disciplines imposed by the "Pilot Safety Program"; the limited life component program; the procurement controls imposed; and finally, an evaluation of the effectiveness of this "Man-Rated" approach.

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Apr 1st, 8:00 AM

Man-Rating the Gemini Launch Vehicle

Cocoa Beach

The paper examines the disciplines and new approaches being utilized which together comprise the "Man-Rated" Gemini-Titan II Air Force Launch Vehicle Program, It discusses the critical component program; the technical and specialized skill training and certification program; the Quality Systems Engineering approach; the advanced corrective action and failed parts analysis program; the classification of characteristics program established for fabrication and test; the workmanship discipline approach; individual performance measurement; the Zero Defects program; personnel motivation; Air Force Space Systems Division disciplines imposed by the "Pilot Safety Program"; the limited life component program; the procurement controls imposed; and finally, an evaluation of the effectiveness of this "Man-Rated" approach.

 

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