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Burtzlaff, I. J.

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Apollo experience report: Acceptance checkout equipment for the Apollo spacecraft

The acceptance checkout equipment for the Apollo spacecraft is described, and the history of the major equipment modifications that were required to meet the Apollo Program checkout requirements is traced. Some major problem areas are outlined, and a discussion of future checkout methods is included. The concept of the future checkout methods presented provides for an increase in test equipment standardization among NASA programs and among all testing phases within a program. The capability for increased automation and reduction in the test equipment inventory is provided in the proposed concept.

Burtzlaff, I. J.

Advanced ground support checkout systems.

The experience gained with the acceptance checkout equipment for spacecraft, which was used for checkout on the Apollo and Skylab Programs, is discussed in this paper and related to advanced ground systems for the Space Shuttle Program. The basic capabilities of the checkout system are outlined, goals for future checkout systems are discussed, and the unified test equipment system is described.

Osgood, D. R.