Engineering topics

Faget, M. A.

Publications and source records attributed to Faget, M. A..

At least 19 records

NASA NTRS1981

An overview of United States manned space flight from Mercury to the Shuttle

Technical considerations in the design, development and operation of United States manned spacecraft from Project Mercury to the Space Shuttle are reviewed. The design and mission philosophies, launch vehicle and spacecraft characteristics, mode of operation, flight results and influence on later programs are discussed for Project Mercury, and Gemini Apollo and Skylab programs, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project and the Space Shuttle program. The Space Shuttle is shown to represent a major departure from the trend established in previous programs, requiring major advancements in the fields of flight control, thermal protection, and liquid-propellant rocket technology.

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1981

Space Shuttle life support systems - A status report

The Space Shuttle Program has two independent life support systems. One provides the basic environmental control for the Orbiter cabin while the second enables the crewmen to function outside the spacecraft for extravehicular operation. Although both of these systems were developed and fabricated under contract to NASA, all system-level testing was conducted at the Johnson Space Center. The paper will discuss the results of this testing which, in part, includes: (1) certification of the Orbiter cabin atmospheric pressure and composition control system at three operational pressures (8 psia, 9 psia and 14.7 psia); (2) certification of the Orbiter atmospheric revitalization system at 9 psia and 14.7 psia; (3) manrating of the Orbiter airlock at 14.7 psia, 9 psia and vacuum; and (4) certification of the space suit/life support system in the airlock and at deep space thermal/vacuum conditions. In addition, pertinent flight information from the on-orbit performance of the Shuttle life support systems will be presented.

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1981

The Space Shuttle

The development of the Space Shuttle is traced. Aerodynamic loads and dynamic characteristics, structural design, ascent and entry heating profiles, and propulsion systems are discussed. Problems in the area of systems management and flight control during entry and in the design of an effective thermal control system are discussed in detail.

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1979

The Space Shuttle

Design and configurations of the Space Shuttle are examined. Attention is given to such features as the Orbiter, the guidance systems, design avionics, system design, and the flight control system centered about a redundant set of general purpose computers.

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1976

Guidelines for advanced manned space vehicle program, June 1960

A very broad mission objective was established; i.e., manned circumlunar flight and return to earth. It is implicit that the Saturn will be the primary propulsion system for this mission. The following attempts to: (1) define the objective so as to achieve as much capability in the vehicle as possible; (2) draw on Mercury experience to provide broad guidelines for vehicle performance and safety; (3) provide flexibility in the vehicle capability in the event that the manned lunar mission is proved to be subject to unacceptable risk in the target time period; and (4) indicate problem areas where work appears to be particularly needed.

Gilruth, R. R.↗

NASA NTRS1972

Technology - Past, present and future.

Review of the role of the space program in achieving the present level of technology in the United States. The program has created new levels in performance, precision, and reliability in many areas, and has consequently stimulated many innovations. The space program has also created new devices and materials that are suitable for commercial use.

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1972

Space-Shuttle applications.

Discussion of the performance potential of the Space Shuttle and the high-energy transportation system to be derived from it. It is shown that, in addition to its cost effectiveness in earth-orbital missions, the Shuttle promises to be of major significance for future solar-system exploration. Eventually, the Shuttle will make possible the use of large interplanetary payloads launched at high velocities to the far reaches of the solar system.

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1970

Fundamental design considerations for an earth-surface-to-orbit shuttle

Reusable earth surface-to-orbit shuttle, discussing cost and performance design considerations

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1969

Apollo life-support and protective systems

Apollo extravehicular mobility unit /EMU/ system developed from Gemini EVA system with improved thermal control and mobility to support contingency extravehicular transfer in emergency

Faget, M. A.↗

NASA NTRS1968