Flight Systems Integration & Test: Lessons Learned for Future Success

Wright, Michael R

关键词: COLLISION AVOIDANCE;    COMMUNICATION;    FLIGHT TESTS;    LESSONS LEARNED;    QUALITY CONTROL;    SYSTEMS ENGINEERING;    SYSTEMS INTEGRATION;    COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN;    CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT;    GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT;    PROCEDURES;    SCHEDULING;   

RP-ID  :  GSFC-E-DAA-TN55342

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来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

This paper offers a comprehensive view of flight system integration and test (I&T) lessons learned related to mishaps and close calls, focusing on what can be done to improve the I&T process to avoid recurrence. Specific areas within the realm of I&T that are covered in this paper include: I&T team communication and training; design of flight and ground systems for I&T; planning and scheduling; configuration management and process documentation; ground support equipment and tools; cleanrooms and contamination; mechanical integration, handling, and deployments; electrical integration and electrostatic discharge; functional testing and troubleshooting; environmental testing and facilities; and launch site operations. To illustrate "real-world" lessons learned for I&T, examples from throughout the history of the U.S. space program are presented. Also presented are some best practices for I&T that can help mitigate mishaps and close calls on the ground or during flight.