Start Date
4-1971 8:00 AM
Description
In developing an overall facilities plan for the Space Shuttle program, it is important to recognize that manufacturing, development, and operations requirements cannot be independently developed. While it is true that specific requirements for each element can be developed independently, applying these requirements to candidate locations can only result in an optimized facilities plan when the appropriate interrelationships of all program elements are properly assessed. Starting with an understanding both of the Shuttle vehicles and of the overall assembly flow, this paper discusses the MDC study of the overall manufacturing, test, and operations requirements for facilities. It also demonstrates the various interrelationships that must be recognized and studied before a recommended facilities plan can be effectively developed.
Facilities Planning Approach for the Space Shuttle
In developing an overall facilities plan for the Space Shuttle program, it is important to recognize that manufacturing, development, and operations requirements cannot be independently developed. While it is true that specific requirements for each element can be developed independently, applying these requirements to candidate locations can only result in an optimized facilities plan when the appropriate interrelationships of all program elements are properly assessed. Starting with an understanding both of the Shuttle vehicles and of the overall assembly flow, this paper discusses the MDC study of the overall manufacturing, test, and operations requirements for facilities. It also demonstrates the various interrelationships that must be recognized and studied before a recommended facilities plan can be effectively developed.
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