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Initial approach in performing maintainability studies involves detailed description of methodology used. Maintenance analyses are formulated for system, subsystem, and component levels. These are performed to ensure that complete, integrated, logistics system support elements are identified.
This report summarizes the results of studies of economical orbital transportation systems, exploring, in particular , possible options for time - phases and incremental development of such systems. The major conclusions are : 1. Incremental development is a practical way for development of an economic logistics system, minimizing development risk and annual funding, and offering planning flexibility at only a nominal penalty in total systems cost. 2. The most promising first development appears to be that of a re- usable payload carrier with a capacity of 9 to 12 passengers. 3. Systems comparisons show that, for the foreseeable variations of the mission market, a partially reusable concept could bring about most of the program savings that can be expected from reusability at moderate development risk and funding rate. 4. A further development leading to a fully reusable system has high risk and uncertain payoff. Conceivably, at that time, a more advanced concept might be introduced.
Nuclear rocket applications, discussing performance, lunar logistics, solar system missions, orbital operations and payload data
Maintenance, checkout and logistics of self contained on-board type for spacecraft in orbit on long duration flights
Design philosophy for cost reductions on future space transportation systems, exemplifying application to booster system for earth orbital logistics
Earth-orbiting manned space station as single facility base for power, volume, logistics, experimental equipment and data communications
Summary of design of integral launch and reentry vehicle for space logistics - Vol. 1
Technology development requirements of integral launch and reentry vehicle for space logistics - Vol. 2
Environment and performance of integral launch and reentry vehicle for space logistics - Vol. 3
Design and subsystems analysis of integral launch and reentry vehicles for space logistics - Vol. 4
Technology and resources for development of integral launch and reentry vehicles for space logistics - Vol. 5
Logistics of feeding Boeing 707 and 747 aircraft passengers
Lunar exploration program based on U.S. antarctic research experience, considering man role, environment, logistics, transportation, economics, etc
Logistic support reusable earth to orbit space shuttle design, noting weight penalties, payloads and development time
Space station requirements and design, discussing space shuttles, operational personnel, long term effects, logistical systems, functions, etc
Halo Orbit Space Station potential for lunar communications, exploration, logistics, and launching platform operations
NASA orbital space station program, logistics, experimental design, modules and space mission
Semipermanent lunar base synthesis, scientific and exploration activities, logistics, and mission analysis