America's Space Shuttle: Main Propulsion System Operations User's Guide NASA Astronaut Training Manual (MPS OPS User's Guide 2102) (English Edition) [Kindle-editie] beoordelingen het boek quotes

This unique and historic document is the Space Shuttle's Main Propulsion System (MPS) Operations User's Guide. 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.This MPS OPS User's Guide is a unique document because it is written for users of the MPS system. This guide consolidates all technical documentation required to fully prepare a crewmember to operate the MPS system, under nominal conditions, from pre-launch to landing.The target audiences for this user's guide are:1. Astronauts,2. Space Flight Training Division Instructors (who train the astronauts),3. Flight Controllers (who desire a crew member perspective of the system).This User's Guide is divided into three sections: 1. MPS Subsystems 2. Crew Tasks 3. Nominal FDF procedures.