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Satellite design for deep space micrometeoroid study - selection of Atlas-Agena launch vehicle, power supply, and attitude control
Reliability assessment of geodetic satellite A power supply
Silver-zinc batteries power supply for Atmosphere Explorer-B spacecraft, cells, design, and charging technique
Performance, friction, and expansion tests and component fabrication in development of hydrogen-oxygen space power supply system
Hydrogen-oxygen space power supply system
Nimbus B solar conversion power supply subsystem
Nimbus-B satellite solar conversion power supply subsystem operation
Performance and reliability studies of solar conversion power supply subsystem for Nimbus-B satellite
Fabrication feasibility of power supply synchronizer subsystem
Nimbus-B solar conversion power supply subsystem
Parametric comparison between tracking with solar cell arrays and nontracking systems with respect to space power supplies
One of the major logistical challenges in human space exploration is asset management. This paper presents observations on the practice of asset management in support of human space flight to date and discusses a functional-based supply classification and a framework for an integrated database that could be used to improve asset management and logistics for human missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond.
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a key piece of the framework for America's space technology investment as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the aerospace industry, and international partners embark on a bold new vision of human and robotic space exploration beyond Low-Earth-Orbit (LEO). This type of investment is driven by the Agency's need for cost efficient operational support associated with, processing and operating space vehicles and address many of the biggest operational challenge including extremely tight funding profiles, seamless program-to-program transition activities and the reduction of the time gap with human spaceflight capabilities in the post-Shuttle era. An investment of this magnitude is a multiyear task and must include new patterns of thought within the engineering community to respect the importance of SCM and the integration of the material and information flow. Experience within the Department of Defense and commercial sectors which has shown that support cost reductions and or avoidances of upwards to 35% over business as usual are achievable. It is SCM that will ultimately bring the solar system within the economic sphere of our society.
An update on urban air mobility in context of supply management and where research indicates trends and needs.
Aerospace supply chain and high volume manufacturing needed to achieve Urban Air Mobility (UAM).
15 minute introduction of Supply-Chain Life Cycle – a. Lifecycle, models, scaling up b. Standardization while maintaining IP, increasing efficiency c. Access and Information sharing (NASA/USAF platform) d. Reducing total cycle time and increasing scaling potential
Manufacturers in Michigan to enter the aerospace manufacturing and supply chain ecosystem. How they can support U.S. competitiveness in the aerospace industry.
Update on issues facing aeronautics supply chain and how NASA is addressing these issues.