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Assembly test article (ata)
| Content Provider | NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) |
|---|---|
| Author | Ricks, Glen A. |
| Copyright Year | 1988 |
| Description | The assembly test article (ATA) consisted of two live loaded redesigned solid rocket motor (RSRM) segments which were assembled and disassembled to simulate the actual flight segment stacking process. The test assembly joint was flight RSRM design, which included the J-joint insulation design and metal capture feature. The ATA test was performed mid-November through 24 December 1987, at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), Florida. The purpose of the test was: certification that vertical RSRM segment mating and separation could be accomplished without any damage; verification and modification of the procedures in the segment stacking/destacking documents; and certification of various GSE to be used for flight assembly and inspection. The RSRM vertical segment assembly/disassembly is possible without any damage to the insulation, metal parts, or seals. The insulation J-joint contact area was very close to the predicted values. Numerous deviations and changes to the planning documents were made to ensure the flight segments are effectively and correctly stacked. Various GSE were also certified for use on flight segments, and are discussed in detail. |
| File Size | 6053127 |
| Page Count | 176 |
| File Format | |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://archive.org/details/NASA_NTRS_Archive_19880017842 |
| Archival Resource Key | ark:/13960/t87h6gp9q |
| Language | English |
| Publisher Date | 1988-02-01 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Spacecraft Propulsion And Power Photography Seals Stoppers Nondestructive Tests Performance Tests Specifications Assembling Space Shuttle Boosters Loads Forces Ntrs Nasa Technical Reports ServerĀ (ntrs) Nasa Technical Reports Server Aerodynamics Aircraft Aerospace Engineering Aerospace Aeronautic Space Science |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Technical Report |