Shuttle Payload Integration: Contamination Aspects

Stephen Jacobs; Lubert J. Leger; Horst K. F. Ehlers

doi:10.1117/12.932006

19 February 1982 Shuttle Payload Integration: Contamination Aspects

Stephen Jacobs, Lubert J. Leger, Horst K. F. Ehlers

Proceedings Volume 0287, Shuttle Optical Environment; (1982) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932006
Event: 1981 Technical Symposium East, 1981, Washington, D.C., United States

Abstract

As part of the development of the Space Shuttle, a payload integration system has been established. This integration system or process encompasses several technical disciplines, one of which is concerned with the control of molecular and particulate contamination. Specific integration procedures and documentation have evolved that reflect the incorporation of payload/Space Transportation System contamination requirements and capabilities. Of the 38 payloads in the payload integration system currently, about 20% are considered sensitive to contamination in that special precautions must be taken to ensure that contamination from the Space Shuttle Orbiter does not impair payload function. Most of these payload requirements have been satisfied by the incorporation of controlled ground operations discipline and installation of a payload bay liner, which isolates the payload from the Orbiter systems. Some payloads, however, provide covers for sensitive payload instrumentation.

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Stephen Jacobs, Lubert J. Leger, and Horst K. F. Ehlers "Shuttle Payload Integration: Contamination Aspects", Proc. SPIE 0287, Shuttle Optical Environment, (19 February 1982); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.932006

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