America's Space Shuttle: Data Processing System DPS Overview Workbook NASA Astronaut Training Manual (DPS 21002) (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

This unique and historic document provides extraordinary detail about the Space Shuttle's Data Processing System DPS. The official NASA astronaut training manuals comprised a major part of the formal flight crew training process, and were used by flight controllers as well. These internal NASA manuals were produced by the Mission Operations Directorate (Space Flight Training Division branch) at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The manuals and workbooks are extremely detailed and comprehensive, and are designed for self-study. A full listing of all acronyms and abbreviations used in the text is included. They provide a superb way to learn about Shuttle systems, hardware, and operational procedures. Special emphasis on crew interaction with the displays, controls, and hardware is included.The DPS forms the heart of the space shuttle orbiter; the majority of orbiter systems are controlled directly or indirectly by the DPS. The DPS -Performs Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) tasks, which are necessary to fly the orbiterPerforms Systems Management (SM) tasks that monitor various orbiter systems, such as life support, thermal control, communications, and payload operationsManages and filters orbiter system data (telemetry) for transmission to the Mission Control Center (MCC), and enables MCC to remotely command many of the orbiter systems