Operational concepts for selected Sortie missions: Executive summary

An executive summary is presented of a Spacelab concept study conducted from August 1973 to June 1974. Background information and a summary of study conclusions are given. Specific data are reported for the quick-reaction carrier concept, software and mission integration, configuration management, documentation, equipment pool, and integration alternatives. A forecast of the impact of a second launch site, mission feasibility, and space availability for the Spacelab are also discussed

Application Of A Large Computerized Ground System To Shuttle Payload Software Intergration

A concept for the integration of Shuttle experiment/ payload software is proposed. A key element in this software integration process is the Launch Processing System (LPS), being developed by NASA/ KSC. The concept uses the Sortie Lab as a representative experiment carrier. This concept permits the installation and checkout of experiment software prior to hardware installation onto experiment carriers. In addition it assures software compatibility, prior to payload installation, between the various elements, i.e., experiments, carriers, orbiter, and ground support system software