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30 June 1969 

Subject: 

To: 

Aerospace Corporation Technical Evaluation of 

the GE Contract 

MOL Systems Program Office 

(Colonel C. L. Gandy, Jr., SAFSL-14) 

Air Force Unit Post Office 

Los Angeles, California 90045 

Forwarded to you separately are six (6) copies of 

a report containing the Aerospace Corporation evaluation of the 

General Electric Company's effort on the MOL Program. 

THE AEROSPACE CORPORATION 

/J. R. Henry, Director 

GE Segment Office 

MOL Division 

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AEROSPACE CORPORATION 

TECHNICAL EVALUATION OF GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 

PERFORMANCE ON 

THE MOL PROGRAM 

30 June 1969 

, „ 

J. R. Henry, Direc 

GE Segment Office 

MOL Division 

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/ 

W. C. Williams 

Vice. President, General Manager 

MOL Division 

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INTRODUCTION 

This report presents in summary form a technical assessment of the General Electric Company Missile and Space Division's 

progress and performance on the U. S. Air Force Manned Orbiting 

Laboratory (MOL) Program. 

The time span of activity covered by this assessment is 

from 1 September 1966 to 10 June 1969. This evaluation is based 

upon the GE Statement of Work and, where required, the GE Program 

Work Breakdown Structure (PWBS). 

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SUMMARY 

This document contains the Aerospace Corporation evaluation 

of the status of the GE Contract No. AF18(600)-2955 for MOL; no attempt 

was made to segregate between work on the white and black contracts. 

The schedule baseline used as a basis for evaluation is the so called 

Fiscal 69 baseline schedule as of 13 February 1969. . 

The evaluation in this document includes both quantitative 

and qualitative data. Each major section of this document includes 

a qualitative narrative evaluation. In addition, there is detail quantitative backup data on those subtasks that sufficient visibility was 

available to the responsible Aerospace Corporation engineer to permit 

a confident evaluation. No evaluation is given for the management 

tasks; the technical tasks only were evaluated. 

In general, the General Electric engineering effort was on 

the FY 69 schedule. Due to the Project Upgrade activities and the 1968 

rescheduling due to fiscal funding limitations, the bulk of the engineering 

effort did match the required pace. Areas which were behind the pace 

required by the negotiated schedule are given in the subsequent sections. 
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SOW TASK 11.0 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 

11.0 Evaluation of Systems Engineering Tasks 

In summary, GE had not performed as much of the systems 

engineering required for a program of the complexity of MOL, and 

were behind in many efforts as described below. 

An example of good systems engineering done by GE was the 

overall Tracking Mirror drive analyses for stability and performance, 

which/is a portion of the Navigation and Control effort required. 

Examples of the behind schedule systems engineering efforts 

were the alignment system (both ground and airborne), which had to be 

redirected late in the program, airborne software evolution processes, 

which were not well organized until the last month, acquisition scope 

performance and error analyses, which were 3-4 months behind, 

thermal analyses, which were 3-4 months behind, and contingency 

modes analyses, which were very late as described in the detailed 

backup material to follow. 

11.1 Evaluation of Operational Systems Engineering 

The General Electric Company was behind schedule in the 

way of analyses concerning the operational system. Some studies were 

completed for test planning and operation but, on balance, most of this 

effort has been deferred throughout the program and probably 5-10% 

of the total program effort had been completed to date. 

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11.2 Evaluation of Software Systems Engineering 

The General Electric Company was behind schedule in the 

software effort primarily due to a lack of organized systems engineering. The last three months of the contract had seen a great deal 

of activity taking place at GE to organize a scientific simulation of 

the airborne equations and logic, which was a major task of systems 

engineering required for CEI 802. A similar effort was needed for 

CEI 804, but was not yet started. 

The Part I specs are summarized in the detailed analyses 

which follow, and this portion of the task was nearly completed. 

It appears that in this total systems engineering area, GE 

would have been behind schedule and was having difficulty in meeting 

baseline milestones for software without a considerable extra "catch-up" 

effort. Weighted over the total task, GE was approximately 7 months 

behind the baseline schedule. 

11.3 Evaluation of Systems Studies and Analyses 

The real bulk of the systems engineering effort at the General 

Electric Company is described in the above section and in this sect ion 

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GE has always performed timely analyses of control system performance 

which Was a major part of the total systems engineering job and was 90% 

completed in all aspects. For this reason, GE was probably 60% complete 

in the effort described in this section of the Statement of Work. 

11.4 Evaluation of Systems Integration Engineering 

GE had divided their effort in the area of integration and 

interfaces in such a way that their engineering effort in support of the 

MPS level was shown against this Statement of Work item. This effort 

had been deferred prior to January, 1969, and mostly planned for the 

future. For this reason, it would be difficult to estimate precisely how 

much had been accomplished in this area. Most likely, not more than 

10%. 

11.5 Evaluation of Systems Performance Design Requirements 

The title of this section of the Statement of Work is a misnomer as this work relates to test planning activities and documentation. 

As .the following detailed backup shows, the ground test plan and test 

requirement documentation for development testing was nearly completed 

(90%). The test planning for the engineering vehicle, .systems qualification 

vehicle, and for the flight vehicles had not been started. 

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11.6 Evaluation of Interface Control 

The actual GE Program Office effort concerned with associate 

contractor interface negotiations, such as TSOM' s, was covered by 

this task in the Statement of Work, and although this would be a continuing 

effort throughout the We of the program, the major "bow wave" of 

activity was essentially passing at the point in the program of cancellation 

and, hence, this total effort may be estimated at 50% complete and, in 

general was well managed and conducted after the Systems Office reorganized the effort and instituted Technical Signoff Meetings (TSOM). 

11.7 Evaluation of Systems Engineering Support and Services 

As the backup detail indicates, this was primarily two 

tasks; higher level of assembly tests and support of the crew interface 

working group. The higher level of assembly tests had been deferred 

and work was just starting up. A much smaller effort (which was the 

crew interface working group and less than 5% of the total task effort) 

was 75% complete. 

11.8 Evaluation of Systems Effectiveness Engineering 

Varying degrees of systems effectiveness studies, math 

modeling, reliability computation, etc. had been performed. The detailed 

breakout is shown in the backup material, and it is expected that the 

analytical effort would have phased out very shortly in the program. An 

effort which would have been continuing is the ''parts, materials, and 

processes control program". This effort was needed to develop and 

produce the hardware. On the balance, it is estimated that this task was 

about 70% complete at the time of termination. 
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11.9 Evaluation of Simulator/Trainer Systems Engineering 

As the backup material indicates, varying degrees of this 

task had been completed. Most of the analytical work, which is covered 

by this task, was in an advanced state of completion. Much of the 

documentation was also, certain crew training requirements were barely 

begun, and planning for higher level of assembly and flight had not 

been started. Because these latter activities would have required a 

lower level of engineering manpower, the task is estimated to be 80% 

complete. 

11.10 Evaluation of Support Module Study (Phases lA and 113) 

This task had been completed. 

11.11 Evaluation of CPIC for AVE System Module per 34057 

This task was the software integration task which had only 

barely begun, and was primarily planned to build up in the next fiscal 

year and would have lasted throughout the flight program. Some planning 

effort had been accomplished and a good deal of work was underway with 

McDonnell Douglas Astronautics. The effort is estimated to be 10-15% 

completed. 

11.12 Evaluation of Testing and Installation of Light Trap Material 

This task does not seem to be systems engineering oriented; 

however, it is assumed that the Contractor would provide the actual hardware installation, manufacturing, quality control, etc. against Section 12 

of the Statement of Work. As far as analytical aspects of the light trap 

studies, the activity was 80% completed with the only remaining activity 

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GE WORK TASK STATUS ESTIMATES 

10 June 1969 

11.0 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING 

11.1 Operational System Engineering 

11. 1. 1 Requirements for test planning & operation 

Although effort is overdue, an organizati3n was only 

recently established (May 69) to perform this task. 

Estimated completion - 20-30%. 

11. 1. 1(d) Launch Crew Certification Training 

There is no indication that any effort has been applied to 

this task. 

11.1.2 System Performance Degradation per 20021 

0%. No data has been submitted in fulfillment of this 

task. (Selection of critical parameters for test to test 

data comparison). 

11.1.3 Development Flight Implementation Studies 

Completed. 

11. 1.4 Post Flight Evaluation per 34056 

0%. 

11. 2 Software System Engineering 

11.2.1 Part I Specifications 

a. 802A Completed 

b. 804A1 11 

c. 805A fl 

d. 807A 

e. 801A 

f. 809A Preliminary draft 

submitted - not approved 

g. 804A 0% 

11.2,2 System Analyses 

a. Acquisition & Tracking Models 

40% at time of TR (26 May), Aerospace deck put it 

50% complete (toward scientific simulation) 

b. Equations & Logic 

Part II 60% complete (April baseline). 

11.2.3 Space/Ground IAC 

Submitted draft of the interface spec. Small portion 

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11.2.4 On-Orbit Ephemeris Error Studies 

(To start July 1969) 

5% 

11.2.5 MDS Software 

65% (Phase 0 was 100% completed. 50% of Phase 0 was 

applicable to Phase 3. Also, 15% of new Phase 3 work 

was completed). 

11.2.6 Special Test Software 

(for use with 802) 

Effort about 30% completed. 

11.2.7 

a, Software changes 

Report submitted on effort to date. Task effort 

considered. no more than 50% complete. 

b. Simulator changes 

Requirements study - complete ) 

Implementation study 20% 

c. 

11.3 System Studies & Analysis 

11.3.1 Refine MMSS Requirements & Prepare Part II Specifications 

a. MPS Analyses 

N & C area re, 75% ) ) Just getting organized 

All others 30% ) 4SO% ) using notebook 

b. AGE Verification Test Analyses 

10% - Very few design/performance verification tests 

have been performed. 

c. MMSS Qualification Test Analyses 

0% - No system level qual tests have been performed. 

d. Mission Analyses 

10% (Was to be part of scientific simulation, sequence 

definition effort & 804 studies). 

e. Navigation & Control Analysis 

(Pointing accuracy & image rate 

prediction) 

99%. 

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11.3.1 (Continued) 

f. Crew Timeline & Target Access 

Sequence Definition Working Group 25% complete 

g. Photo Access Capability 

90% complete (only alignment not done). 

h. Structural Dynamic Analyses 

Complete to date. Submited 1st of 10 S017 items. 

.. 11.3. lh is estimated to be 15% complete. 

i. OV Alignment Analyses 

20% of final task completed; however, considerable 

previous effort was wasteful. 

j. Ordnance System Analysis 

Completed. 

k. DRV Analyses (thru 5/67) 

Completed. 

1. MMSS Acceptance Test Analyses 

0% - No acceptance tests have been performed on 

MMSS hardware. 

m. ATS Performance Prediction 

Estimated to be 50% complete. 

n. Materials Analysis 

Task effort satisfactory to date - to have continued 

for life of contract. 

o. IVS Performance Prediction 

Work estimated 50% complete. 

11.3.2 Mission Performance Analyses 

a. TM Drive Effects 

b. Digital Computer Effects 

c. ACTS Contr Sys Char 

d. Dyn Coupling TM to OV 

e. Crew Corrections to Pointing 

& Tracking 

f. IVS Noise & Char. 

g. Thermal Distortion of TM 

h. Alignment Changes including 

On-Orbit Thermal 

i. Effects of Vibrations 

99%) 

10% ) 

99%) 

95% ) 

95%) 

35%) 

35% ) 

10% ) 

Wei hted Sum 

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11.3.2.1 Dipole Moments 

0% - Task to be omitted. 

11.3.2.2 Describe Protuberances 

Complete. 

11.3.3 FV Timeline Reports 

Two out of 8 submitted. 

11.3.3.1 Development Flight Support 

(Sys Engr'g Operations & Hardware Integration) 

A continuing effort - estimated to be about 50% completed. 

11.3.4 Contingency Analyses per 10032 & 30002 

Two token reports submitted to MDAC-WD. No 

meaningful content. No meaningful effort expended. 

Detailed instructions and work was to have been 

completed in July 69 (Total effort about 5% completed). 

11.3.5 Analyses of System Development & Qualification Tests 

10% - Development tests were barely started. 

11.3.6 Mission Contingency Performance Analysis 

Little known effort performed. Effort estimated to be 

less than 10% completed at most. 

11.3.7 Engineering Analysis Reports 

a. Nav & Control 1 of 2 & acceptable 

(50%) 

b. Command 1 of 2 but it was 

unacceptable 

c. EP & SD 1 of 2 submitted 

d. Displays & 5% (Complete 

Consoles design change) 

e. Alpha About 50% 

f. Beta 0% 

g. Instrumentation 1 of 2 submitted 

h. Env'l Control 1 of 2 submitted 

i. Structures 1 of 2 submitted 

11.3.8 Dynamic Analysis for EK 

Complete to date (10 June). 11.3.8120% complete, 

based on one of 5 reports submitted 
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11.3. 9 Analytical Support for COA & MM Dynamic Testing 

SDM-1 (COA) 100% 

OV Modal Survey Requirements 50% 

MM Dynamic Survey 0% 

.. 11.3.9 50% complete 

11.3.10 Thermal Power Consumption Studies 

a. Door open time 70% (Reference: 

b. Power requirements 80% B107-50139-69, 

c. Subsolar openings 0% 28 Mar 69) 

d. Shadow cooling •0% 

11.3.11 ATS Off-Axis Performance 

0%. 

11.3.12 Crew Performance Prediction 

0% 

11.3.13 Mass Properties Control per 24016 

Overall effort estimated to be 64% completed. 

11.3.14 Power Analysis per 30001 

Reports submitted every 3 months for life of program. 

23% completed. 

11.3.15 Nay & Control Improvement (TM LOS Accuracy) 

10% complete because analysis was not major means. 

DSS-1 testing was to be the way to work out methods. 

11.3.16 EMC Analysis 

a. GBQ 10% completed 

b. (MA) 25% completed 

c. (A) 0% completed. 

11.3.17 Contamination (Define MM levels and approaches 

for reducing) 

a. No effort in terms of actual analysis up to and 

including program termination. 

10% b. Effort has been made for GE equipment only. 

Materials were controlled to minimize impact of 

contamination. No equipment degradation levels 

were established for associate contractors' 

equipment. For a few components (star tracker 

and thermal coatings), levels were degradation 

were established. 

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11.3.17.1 Ground Contamination 

(Prepare and implement Contamination Control Plan) 

Completed. The contractor has fulfilled the requirements 

of this task. 

II. 3.17.2 Launch, Ascent and Orbit Phase, Contamination 

(Identify contamination sources due to GE equipment). 20% 

a. No formal identification made other than the 

data from AEDC tests, T-III known sources and 

RTV 1016 outgassing. Thus, proper design has 

not been implemented. 

b. Allowable flight contamination levels for GEsensitive equipment had not been established. 

11.3.17.3 Degradation Analysis 

10% completed. Little effort has been possible on this 

task since the contaminants and their distribution had 

not been completely identified. 

11.3.17.4 Integrated Development Support 

(Support DAC Contamination Test Program) 

100(1/0 completed. The contractor has been fulfilling this 

task. Work was completed in support of the plume test 

program. 

11.3.18 Power Quality Analyses 

5% Completed. Reports were being submitted every 

3 months for life of program. 

11.3.19 Radiation Analysis 

0%. No effort expended, primarily due to Systems Office 

delay in providing GE with specific guidance as to levels 

of radiation. 

11.3.20 Non-Metallic Materials Analysis 

The contractor was proceeding at an acceptable rate 

up to program termination. 30% 

11.3.20.1 Identify those requiring sample testing 

Completed. 

11.3.20.2 Requirements for special tests per 14002 

Complete and satisfactory. 
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11.3.20.3 Full-Scale Test Requirements 

Complete and satisfactory. 

11.3.20.4 Identify non-metallics in MM 

No significant effort. Methodology was not presented 

to SO, no tabulation, no interface analysis. 

11.3.20.5 Identify non-metallics in LM and support interface 

analysis 

Completed identification of materials. No effort 

expended on interface analysis. .?5% 

11.3.20.6 Identify required non-metallic material changes 

No formal report submitted. Did not meet 

identification deadline. 

11.3.21 GE-AVE Alignment System Design Studies 

Preliminary design study estimated be 90% complete 

toward PDR. Total analysis task 40Vo 

11.4 System Integration Engineering 

(Planning, Analysis and Support for MPS) 

Engineering effort (according to progress report) is 

against this one. This is a continuing effort - 2 years 

complete, 3 years to go? 

11.5 System Performance Design Requirements 

11.5.1 System Test Requirements for MMSS AVE 

(Development, acceptance, and qualification) 

a. Top Level (GTP) 90% complete. 

b. DSS-1 Test Rqmts 50% complete. 

c. 113D Test Rqmts 100% complete. 

d. 113T Test Rqmts 100% complete. 

e. 114 & 115 0% 

f. 118 - 122 

11.5.2 System Test Requirements for Flight Test 

Effort estimated to be 50% completed. 

11.6 Interface Control 

11.6.1 Define & Maintain per IF-100 and IFS-100001 

The total effort is estimated to be 50% completed. 

11.6.2 Provide DRC Interface Support 

Effort is estimated to be 80% completed. 

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11.6.3 Review at AF direction ECP's from others 

Little if any effort. 

11.6.4 Comply with 20005/30035 

A late SOW requirement - never implemented. 

11.6.5 Support DAC in Preparation of LV Acceptance Test 

Specification & El< in Preparation of MM Acceptance Test 

Specification 

10% - Task had really just started (LVITRS). 

11.7 System Engineering Support & Services 

(for LV tests at DAC and MM tests at EK) 

0% 

Support crew transfer working group 

Task estimated to be 75% complete. 

11.8 System Effectiveness Engineering 

11.8.1 Implement 10032 /30002 

0% 

11.8.1.1 Develop system effectiveness math models 

Basic model developed per "new" definition and one 

satisfactory input provided to DAC. Semi-annual updates 

remain through program. 

60% complete. 

11.8.1.2 Develop inputs to PLOT 

Same as 11.8.1.1. 

60% complete. 

11.8.1.3 Provide apportionment to subsystems 

Basically complete. Minor updates expected. 

95% complete. 

11.8.1.4 Define reliability program, perform reliability 

analysis, FMEA, etc. 

Basic analyses, initial versions of FMEA's complete. 

Updates were required for CDR, flight. 

60% complete. 

11.8.1.5 Maintainability program and Maintenance 

Demonstration Plans 

Basic planning complete. Demonstration aspects NOT 

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11.8.1.5 (Continued) 

complete. Maintenance procedure/analysis effort 

barely started on a formal basis. 

25% complete. 

11.8.1.6 Crew Safety Analyses. 

Estimated to be about 20% completed. 

11.8.1.7 Human Factors Requirements 

Completed. 

11.8.1.8 Contingency Modes Analyses 

Two token reports submitted to MDAC-WD. No 

meaningful content. No meaningful effort expended. 

Detailed instructions and work was to have been 

completed in July 1969. 

5% complete. . 

11.8.1. 9 Utilize effectiveness models to assess MMSS 

effectiveness for each flight 

Assessment - Only the plan was completed. No 

assessment done as such. 

10% complete. 

Studies, etc. - Backup studies done, other studies 

problably completed to CDR level. 

60% complete. 

11.8.1.10 Crew Capability Report 

0% - Report was never submitted. 

11.8.1.11 Integrate effectiveness analyses with crew 

simulation and training 

50% complete. (MDS - 80%/MMSE - 20%) 

11.8.1.12 Parts, Materials & Processes Control Program (P/M/P) 

11.8.1.12.1 Develop AVE Selected Parts Lists 

Estimated 85% complete. 

11.8.1.12.2 Develop AGE Selected Parts Lists 

Estimated 95% complete. 

11.8.1.13 Operate an Integrated Test Program Board (ITPB) 

Estimated 10% complete. 

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11.9 Simulator/Trainer System Engineering 

11. 9. 1 Provide system integration engineering for simulators 

50% complete (MDS - 80%/MMSE - 20%) 

11. 9. 2 Establish Part I Specifications CP1400I/CP14601/34003 

100% complete (Signed off 8/68) 

11. 9. 3 Assure EK Requirements are reflected in GE-DAC 

simulator interface specification 

95% complete (Specifications signed 3/68, 

some TBD's). 

11. 9. 4 Establish crew training requirements 

10% complete. 

11.9. 4.1 Analyze training requirements of crew for MPS 

and software 

0%. 

11. 9. 4.2 Provide integration and coordination of MPS training 

and simulation activities 

0%. 

11. 9. 5 Post Pass Telemetry study for mission simulator 

10% complete. 

11.10 Support Module Study, Phases lA and 1B 

Completed. 

11.11 CPIC For AVE System Module per 34057 

Overall effort estimated to be 15%. completed. 

11.12 Testing and. Installation of Light Trap Material 

Interface agreement completed. Task not actually 

accomplished. 

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SOW TASK 12.0 AVE HARDWARE 

To some extent the Statement of Work (SOW) does not parallel 

either the Program Work Breakdown Structure (PWBS) or the GE AVE 

CEI Specification (CP 1000 AI). In order to evaluate the status of GE 

contract effort in this area a format departure is made from the SOW to 

the subsystem level for SOW subtask 12.1 which provides for design, 

development, manufacture, qualification and acceptance testing of all 

GE AVE in accordance with the Deliverable Items List (DIL). 

On the FY69 schedule CDR and flight hardware drawing 

release was scheduled for late CY 1969 and early 1970. Consequently 

comments contained herein are directed to completion of design and 

development of test models. Where the development design effort was 

lagging and, potentially, would impact CDR this is noted subsequently. 

1. TASK 12.1 

A. Acquisition Telescope System (ATS) 

While much detailed design has been completed on the ATS, 

many aspects of the design still required an addendum PDR. 

Much of the design has changed since PDR and the interface definition 

was just being defined. Specifically, (1) the thermal interfaces were just 

being established, thus, a modified thermal design was required; (2) 

mechanical interfaces were recently established and detailed shroud 

design concepts were to be established; (3) design to protect against sun 

hazards required extensive modification; and (4) the ATS alignment design 

had not been started. The left-hand stick design was being completely 

redesigned. The crew restraint and eyepiece protection devices were 

just now in the conceptual design phase; optical performance was not 

yet specified, particularly the off-axis performance; much additional 

analysis relative to jitter performance was required which would probably 

result in detailed ATS mechanism modifications. 

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Furthermore, during the subcontractor PDR, many deficiencies 

in the design had been noted. An ATS addendum PDR was planned for 

early summer 1969. 

1. Main ATS Drive Electronics 

Detailed drawings for the modules making up the main 

drive electronics were 80-90% released. Engineering units of many 

of the modules had been fabricated and tested, but not as a complete 

subsystem. Some of the electronic design had been tested on the ATS 

Drive brassboard. Electronic design was still being optimized for jitter 

performance. 

2. Auxiliary ATS Drive Electronics 

Detailed mechanical design was about 90% complete. 

Considerable redesign of electronics would be required to reduce magnitude 

of jitter performance. and an indication that specular reflections could be 

hazardous. The electronic design was perhaps 60% complete. 

3. Lab Module Mode Controller 

Mechanical design for this unit was completed and 

fabrication of test unit was under way. Electrical design probably 60% 

complete. 

4. Scanner 

The scanner mechanical design was 80 to 90% complete. 

The engineering model was in fabrication and near completion. Some 

redesign might have been required to solve jitter problems. 

5. Fixed Fold and Window Mount 

Although GE reported the design of this unit as complete 

as of May, much redesign was probably required to solve problems 

associated with jitter, thermal requirements, and crew hazards. Would 

consider the design only 50% complete. 

6. Shroud 

Shroud conceptual designs completed, but mechanical 

interfaces agreements were just being approved which would permit the 

detailed design to proceed. Design less than 25%. 

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. ATS Drive Gyro 

Gyro design had proceeded through CDR with only a 

few action items left open. 

8. Telescope 

Optical design was completed in 1967. Bench tests, 

completed in May, had confirmed the design at least on-axis performance). 

. . 

Mechancial designs for the engineering models were substantially completed. However, the mechanism designs were quite crude and required 

extensive redesign. Also, some structural redesign would probably 

be required as a result of the jitter problem and was just beginning to 

be isolated. 

9. Thermal Design 

Thermal requirements for satisfactory ATS performance 

had been determined. A passive thermal control system to satisfy the 

requirements had been attempted, however, it appeared that such a 

design was impractical. GE had proposed a thermal interface compatible 

with the MDAC environmental control system. This interface would have 

required active ATS thermal control and possibly a focusable reticle. 

The detailed thermal design is about 25% complete. 

10. Eye Hazard Protection 

To protect against direct sun-viewing through the ATS, a 

sun sensor/shutter mechanism had been designed. As of May 1969, a 

conceptual arrangement which gave adequate coverage had been proposed, 

but the detailed design was just starting. The status of the shutter design 

is not known, but it would probably have to be redesigned as a result of 

the requirement, just identified, to protect against viewing, not only the 

sun directly, but also specular reflections from the ground. 

11. ATS Testing 

No test vehicle tests have been performed on the ATS 

equipment. Breadboard tests of MDKE and ADKE are complete. The 

EMK design is 90 to 100% complete on all items, except the shroud. 

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12. Visual Display Projector (VDP) and Module (VDM), 

VDM Storage 

The design of the VDP/VDM is approximately 85% 

complete. This includes the left-hand unit which is about 95% complete, 

and the right-hand unit which has not been started, but is essentially a 

mirror image of the left-hand unit. No units have been delivered. The 

VDP/VDM development and qualification testing had not started. 

The design and fabrication for the VDM storage in 

Console 2A for DC-1 was 100% complete. The DC-1 testing should be 

complete; however, the test report has not been received. 

B. Controls and Displays/Crew Interface Equipment 

In this section, the status of the Crew Interface Equipment 

will be described. This equipment includes Controls and Displays, the 

Left-hand Control Stick (part of N&C), the head restraints and the panel 

protection equipment. The equipment in this area was essentially on 

schedule. 

1. Panel Components, Standard 

Most panel components were standard as specified in 

SAFSL 10011 (Crew Compatibility Criteria Document). As such, MDACWD was responsible for their ground testing. However, GE was preparing their own procurement specifications. These specifications are 

about 90% complete. 

2. Electrolurninescent Overlays 

The development of the overlays i.s essentially completed. 

Sample units have been subjected to environmental tests and passed 

succe ssfully. 

3. Panel Designs and Fabrication 

In this discussion, "panel" includes the design of the 

panel structure with mounting provisions for the standard components 

(see 1.) thereon for Consoles 2 and 8. It does not include special panelmounted equipment such as VDP's, restraints, protection equipment, 

and the right and left hand sticks; then, will be covered separately. 

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The design requirements of the panels for the 114 vehicle 

had been presented to the SO and approved, except for minor points in 

March, 1969. The detailed design is in process and is 80 to 90% complete. 

It is believed that 80 to 90% of the 114 detailed design would be applicable 

to the 118 vehicle. Fabrication of panels for the 114 vehicle had started. 

Percentage completion is not known, but would be estimated to be about 

10% or less. 

4. Right-Hand Stick 

The engineering model had been fabricated and tested. 

Detailed design of flight equipment was probably 75% complete. Design 

was being strengthened to withstand 150 lbs static loads, enlarged to 

accommodate encoders having redundant lamps and electronics, and 

modified to include "feel" feedback when stick deflection approaches 

the end-stop region. 

5. Left-Hand Stick 

Detailed design was about 80% complete. The molded 

grip had been fabricated and was ready to be reviewed by the flight crew 

for user acceptability. Engineering models had been fabricated and 

tested on the simulator. Design was in process of optimization. 

6. Head Restraints and Panel Protective Features 

Conceptual design completed, but detailed design just 

started - perhaps 10% complete. No testing of these designs had been 

performed. 

7. Monitor and Alarm 

The design had progressed to point where detailed 

interfaces had been agreed to with MDAC. It is estimated that hardware 

design was about 80-90% complete. 

8. Crew Interface Equipment - Test 

The CEI test vehicle testing had not started. The design 

and fabrication of Console 2 and 8 - Panels A, B, C, D, E, and H for 

103L and 105 are complete and for DC-1 is 80-90% complete. The 114 

design is approximately 80% complete. "Typical" panels have been designed 

and fabricated and subjected successfully to component development 

environmental tests. 
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C. Communication, Command and Instrumentation Subsystem CCC&I) 

In the GE AVE CEI Specification the design requirements for 

the CCU subsystem were described under the Command Subsystem and 

the Telemetry Subsystem and their status herein is evaluated by that 

breakdown. In general, the CC&I subsystem was proceeding on schedule 

without any major problems. 

Command Subsystem 

MDAU 

Brassboard and E-1 Units were complete and 

undergoing test in DSS-1. MDAU-computer and MDAU-PCM telemetry 

interface tests have been successfully completed. 

E2 and E3 units subassembly were completed 

5 June 1969 with final assembly scheduled for 13 June 1969. 

The CDR package was released and received at 

the SO for review. 

Experiment Controller 

Development tests were completed on unit DC-2. 

Test report was received and indicated that overall performance was 

excellent. Unit presently in DSS-1 testing. 

Display Console Controller 

DC-I Development Model unit was delivered 

for DSS-1 testing. 

Telemetry Subsystem 

A development PCM telemetry system has been 

delivered and is now operating in the DSS-I assembly. The CDR has 

not yet taken place and qualification testing has not been performed. The 

housing for the production units was in process of being redesigned and 

there is no indication that qualification or production units have been 

fabricated. 

The analog/FM encoder development unit had been 

developed but was rejected due to technical specification non-compliance. 

The development unit was resubmitted for acceptance within the past two 

weeks. No CDR has been held nor production hardware fabricated. However, long lead time items had been scheduled for procurement. 

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D. Electrical Power and Signal Distribution (EP&SD) Subsystem 

The Electrical Power and Signal Distribution Subsystem as 

proposed and designed by General Electric Company would in general comply 

with the task as stated in the Mission Module CEI and General Electric 

Company Statement of Work. At the time of contract termination the 

Electrical Power and Signal Distribution Subsystem was four months 

behind schedule. 

The only major problem that exists in the subsystem is that the 

power controller was unable to contain all of its required function and 

equipment. General Electric Company was in the process of redesign 

of the Power Controller. 

The four month delay was caused by numerous minor design 

and test problems in the EP&SD Subsystem. 

1. Design Status 

Internal EP&SD designs which include the Power 

Controller, Experiment Power Conditioner, Separation Controller, 

Baroswitch, and Arm/Disarm Devices are 75% complete. Interconnecting 

wiring is 50% complete. IFS/ICD documentation is 90% complete. 

2. Test Status 

Brassboard 

Tests 

Component 

Hardware Tests 

Power Controller 100% 90% 0% 

Separation Controller 100% 100% 50% 

Experiment Power 

Conditioner 100% 0% 0% 

Baroswitch 100% 100% 50% 

ARM/DISARM Device 100% 100% 0% 

3. Harness Status 

Lab Module wire harness development on 103L started 

February 1969. Drawings for the preliminary interconnecting cabling 

diagram are 100% complete. Mission Module wire harness development 

on 103M vehicle is 65% complete. Drawings for the interconnecting cabling 

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diagrams are 100% complete. Telemetry and command subsystems 

harnesses for DSS-1 are 100% complete. EP&SD Subsystem DSS-1 

harness are 50% complete. Interconnecting cabling diagrams for the 

113D vehicle are 100% complete and harness assembly drawings are 

100% complete. Interconnecting cabling diagrams for the 113T vehicle are 100% 

complete and harness assembly drawings arc 95% complete. 

E. Thermal Cover Drive Subsystem 

The Thermal Cover Drive subsystem as proposed and designed 

would in general comply with the tasks as stated in the AVE CEI 

and the General Electric Company Statement of Work. At the time of 

contract termination, the system was approximately three (3) months 

behind schedule. 

There were two major problem areas within the drive subsystem, (1) door position indicator wheel would not register zero at the 

end of an open/close cycle and (2) the mechanical stops as designed to 

restrain a run-away door would not do so. General Electric Company 

was in the process of recommending solutions to these problems. These 

problems are inter-related with the Structures Subsystem. 

1. De sign Statu s 

The design was approximately 75% complete. 

2. Test Status 

The breadboard testing is 100% complete, development 

component testing is 95% complete and DSS-1 testing has not been 

initiated as yet. 

F. Image Velocity Sensor (IVS) Subsystem 

The Image Velocity Sensor (IVS) subsystem, consisting of an 

IVS and an analog to digital (A/D) converter, would probably have marginally 

complied with the Contract End Item (CEI) Specification. At program 

cancellation, GE was approximately two (2) months away from making an 

IVS vendor selection. As such, the IVS program was at least four (4) 

months behind the FY 69 schedule. Technical design problems in each 

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Because the IVS vendor had not been selected, no progress 

had been made towards development component or DSS-1 design or 

hardware fabrication. 

G. Tracking Mirror Drive Subsystem 

- The Tracking Mirror Drive System_ has generally been on 

schedule. Present analysis and hardware tests to date indicate that the 

TM Drive would meet the CEI specification requirements. 

questionable performance areas; these are: 

a) TM Drive 

There are two 

was being met with margin 

except for possible effects of bearing cocking which 

was still under evaluation. 

b) TM Drive Stability - The drive was stable contingent 

on Associate Contractor signup of identified structural 

and mass parameters. 

1. Design Status 

The design was 90% complete. GE did an excellent 

job in developing super smooth ball bearings for this drive. The 

primary bearing and lubricant design was 90% complete. Backup 

lubricant development and test.was 30% complete.. 

2. Test Status Brassboard 

Hardware Testing 

Dev Comp 

Te sting DSS-1 

Bearings 

Torquer s 

Encoders 

Electronic s 

Boost Regulator 

Mode Controller 

100% 

100% 

0% 

80% 

100% 

100% 

10% 0% 

50% 0% 

20% 0% 

50% 0% 

100% 0% 

100% 0% 

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Hardware Te sting__ Te sting DSS-1 

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H. Fine Attitude Reference (FARS) Subsystem 

The Startracker portion of the FARS was on schedule and 30% 

complete. However, several major changes were being worked and General 

Electric had not determined if the CEI Specification could be met in light 

of these changes. Thus a schedule delay was possible. 

The Flight Alignment Monitor System (FAMS) portion of the 

FARS was on schedule and about 15% completed per the latest negotiated 

contract. GE has just selected one sensor subcontractor and built a 

breadboard model of the other sensors. At cancellation time, GE had 

not determined the requirements for the GE sensor. It should be noted that 

GE was given the opportunity to discard their original unworkable FAMS 

design at the November 1968 contract negotiations, which helped them 

out of an earlier schedule problem. 

The Low 'g' Accelerometer (LGA had completed PDR successfully. All work and reports were on schedule. The GE mission operation 

of the LGA was just beginning. The overall LGA task was about 20% 

complete. 

Startracker NA 20% 0% 

HiRangc Align. Sensor 0% . 0% 0% 

LowRange Align Sensor 100% 0% 0% 

Low G Accelerometer NA 70% 0% 

I. Structural Subsystem 

The GE AVE structural and environmental subsystem has had 

an incremental preliminary design review and in general the design is 

finalized except for the Startracker support. The status of this GE AVE 

subsystem in satisfaction of the GE AVE CEI MOL 010AI and MOL 010BI 

is as follows: 

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1. Laboratory Module Structures 

The main GE structural components in the Laboratory 

Module are the Console 2 and 8 birdcages which provide support for 

payload control equipment. Cold plates, which are attached to the consoles, 

are used as heat exchangers and as mounting bases for this equipment. 

The design and analysis tasks on Consoles 2 and 8 and on the cold plates 

is 100% complete. Consoles 2 and 8 have been mocked up in 102L and 

103L. 

2. Mission Module Structure 

The main GE structural components in the Mission 

Module are: 

a. Tracking mirror support assembly 

b. Sliding mask structure 

c. Mechanical stops 

d. Manual drive 

e. Fixed mask 

f. Equipment trays 

g. Startracker fairing 

h. Startracker mount. 

A. Tracking Mirror Support Assembly 

The Tracking Mirror Support Assembly had been 

completely designed and one aluminum and three beryllium assemblies 

have been manufactured. However, due to an increase in launch loads, 

this component had to be slightly redesigned. The design for the modification has been completed, and also the design is complete for the retro 

fit kits which were to be used on the units already manufactured. 

B. Sliding Mask Structure 

The Sliding Mask Structure Assembly has been 

completely designed (100%). The interf aces with the Mission Module 

Primary Structure (MMPS) have been defined. The designs for the rails, 

saddles, rollers, stops and the manual drive have been completed. 

Fabrication of three development units has been completed. 50% of the 

development testing has been successfully completed. 
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C. Fixed Mask 

The design for the Fixed Mask was less than 50% 

completed. However, the interface with the MMPS has been defined. 

D. Equipment Trays 

The design of the Equipment Trays for support 

of the electronic equipment on both sides of the Mission Module Aft Section 

(MMAS) is 100% complete. 

E. Startracker Fairing and Mount 

The Startracker Mount and Fairing have been 

completely designed but as the result of an updated pointing accuracy 

analysis, a change in the mounting concept of the Startracker has been 

initiated. This change would have resulted in a change in the method of 

mounting the Startracker and a change in the fairing design. The latest 

design concept was under evaluation and was about 50% complete at 

program termination. 

2. TASK 12.2 

No evaluation is provided for this task. 

3. TASK 12.3 

No evaluation is provided for this task. 

4. TASK 12.4 

No evaluation is provided forthis task. 

5. TASK 12.5 

No evaluation is provided for this task. 

6. TASK 12.6 

No effort has been expended as yet. 

7. TASK 12.7 

No effort has been expended as yet. 

8. TASK 12.8 

This task is 100% complete. 

9. TASK 12.9 

This task is covered in 1.F above. 

10. TASK 12.10 

This task is covered in 1. C above. 

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SOW TASK 13.0 AGE 

1. Mechanical AGE Summary 

Of the MAGE, only five (5) items are in the CEI category. 

Two (2) are major subcontract items; the MM Transporter and the 

Environmental Control Unit. 

The subcontract items are essentially 75% complete. However, 

a technical design problem in the refrigeration subsystems became 

apparent during validation/verification testing of the first ECU. Extent_ 

of this problem is unknown to Aerospace and may have a serious impact 

on evaluation of the .AiResearch subcontract. 

Approximately 75 different MAGE items of the CFE category 

were under design, development and fabrication for a total of approximately 300 units. Detail status is not available since these items were 

not included in design review cycles by SO/Aerospace. On the basis of 

the overall AGE review presentation by the Contractor in March, it is 

estimated that this effort is 50% complete. 

The overall SOW Mechanical AGE task effort is estimated as 

55% complete. 

2. Electrical AGE Summary 

A. CEI Items 

The principal CEP s of GE MOL Electrical AGE are the 

CITE systems and the associated software. A CITE (Computer Integrated 

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Test Equipment) system is a set of automatic checkout equipment for 

the Mission Module System Segment, controlled by a general-Purpose 

digital computer system. The Central Area Equipment (CAE) portion 

of CITE includes the computer, displays and control consoles, and 

communication and command subsystems; the Test Area Equipment 

(TAE) includes signal, command and power equipment which directly 

interfaces with the vehicle segment. The maximum CAE configuration, 

including the computer sub system, is equivalent to 48 standard 24" 

racks; the maximum TAE configuration is the equivalent of 19 standard 

24" racks. Design of the CAE is complete; TAE design is at the CDR 

stage. Computer subsystems for three sets of CITE have been delivered; 

one set of CAE has been completed and integration testing has begun. 

Estimated hardware status of CAE sets two and three is 50% complete. 

Software CPCEI's connected with CITE are 801A, Diagnostic 

and Operational Readiness Programs (DORP), and 805A, CITE Test 

Support Programs. Estimated status of these software programs is: 

design and coding - 85%; development testing and debugging - 65%; and 

testing in prototype hardware - 10%. 

B. Special Test Equipment 

The major items of electrical. STE to support the MPSS and 

their status is as follows: 

CITE Unit C/O AGE - Complete 

VTMS Test Set - Complete (1 of 4) 

GAMS Test Set - Pre-PDR 

D Test Set - Complete (2) 

T Test Set - 95% Complete (1 of 2) 

SETE - PDR Only 

R/F Link - PDR Only 

EMI Test Set (TDAS) - Specification ready; none of 

4 Procured. 

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C. Summary 

Based on rack count completed and in test or use, 

the present overall status of the GE Electrical AGE effort is estimated 

at approximately 30% complete. 

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GE WORK TASK STATUS ESTIMATES 

10 June 1969 

13.0 AGE 

13.1 CEI's 

104A Transporter S/C item. 1st unit 75% complete; 2nd 

unit 50% complete. 

259 Prime Mover Buy item. Engr'g complete for 

modification. 

109A Env'l Con Unit S/C for 3 units. 1st unit 75% complete; 

total engr'g 85% complete. 

235A Umb Duct Preliminary design only. Seven on 

contract. 

111A Env'l Cond Unit PDR complete May 1969. Vendor 

procurement not initiated. 

MOL CITE 400A 

MOL CITE 400B 

MOL CITE 400C 

MOL CITE 400D 

411A T/V Test Eqmt 

(GD-8) 

410A MCR Console 

103 

400E MMTE 

400F MMTE 

400G MMTE (TAE 

only) 

13.1 CFE's 

Central Area Eqmt: Complete - In 

System test. 

Test Area Eqmt: Design 75% complete. 

Central Area Eqmt: 75% fabricated. 

Test Area Eqmt: Design 50% complete. 

Central Area Eqmt; 40% fabricated. 

Test Area Eqmt: Design 65% complete. 

Central Area Eqmt: 25% fabricated. 

Test Area Eqmt: Design 60% complete. 

In preliminary design; interface specification in preparation. 

Preliminary Part I Specification submitted; 

unsatisfactory - not approved. 

Design 50% complete; 20% fabricated. 

Design 50% complete; no fabrication. 

Design 40% complete; no fabrication. . 

308A Task 3"D" 

Align Kit 

309A LM Align Eqmt 

311A "A" S/S Align 

Eqmt 

Complete 

Estimated design is 5% complete. 

Estimated design is 5% complete. 
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13.1 CFE's (Continued) 

269A Nadir Position'g 

Device 

313A S/S "A" Instal'n 

314A S/S "A" Sensor 

315A S/S "A" Center 

Section 

316A S/S "A" Shroud 

Installation 

258 MMFS Align 

Eqmt 

224A 2-Leg Sling - 

MM Sections 

225A MM 2-Leg Sling 

226A 3-Leg Sling 

203A Hdlg Ring Set 

227A Hdlg Ring Trans 

Eqmt 

204A Handling Slings -

MM Consoles. 

229A Aft Sec Dolly 

230A Trunnion Spt 

207A Vert Spt Stand 

231A Vert Work Plat 

208A Test Access Pills 

261A Counter Balance 

285A Door Dust Cover 

Estimated design 

Estimated design 

Estimated design 

Estimated design is 5% complete. 

Estimated design is 5% complete. 

10% complete. 

3 Units. 

Fabrication probably complete. 

3 Units. .Fabrication probably complete. 

4 Units. Fabrication probably complete. 

33 rings on order from vendor. Some 

already delivered. 

Complete. 

Design 75% complete; no procurement 

initiated. 

In-house design and manufacture; Engr'g 

85% complete. Fabrication on 2 units ( 

out of 9) probably complete. 

5 Units. Engrg complete; fabrication 

probably complete. 

5 Units. Engr'g 90% complete; 

Fabrication on 1st 3 units probably complete. 

2 Units. Buy item. Engr'g 75% complete. 

1st unit probably 50% fabricated. 

8 Units. Engrtg 80% complete. No 

procurement. 

7 Units. Engr'g 75% complete because 

redesign required. Fabrication started. 

In fabrication - 50% complete. 

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is 5% complete. 

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266A Ring Stand & 

Sling 

276A Shipping 

Constraint 

260A Hor Shroud Std 

267A Div Bd Ver 

Work Platform 

282A Div Bd WTR 

268A Insulation Prot'r 

& Stand Sets 

265A Simulator Stand 

Dolly 

277A AGE Lnch Lock 

289A Baroswitch 

Stimulator 

281A Drive A Mech 

Stops 

280A Star Tracker 

Fair Stor Ctnr 

290A Lnch Lock Force 

Measuring Device 

270A Trunnion Load 

Equalizer 

271A In-House 

Transporter 

273A MAGE Special 

Tool Kit 

274A MP Console Test 

& Ship'g Fixture 

275A Manual Adapter 

Platform 

278A Simulated 

Bulkhead 

279A Trunnion Locks 

283A Inter-Level 

Work Platforms 

4 Units. Engr'g 90% complete. Two 

probably fabricated. 

3 Units. Engr'g 90% complete. Probably 

1 fabricated. 

3 Units. Engr'g 90% complete. Probably 

1 fabricated. 

3 Units. Engr'g 10% complete. No 

fabrication. 

1 -2% complete. Concept only. 

Engr'g 90% complete. Two or three 

probably fabricated. 

Engr'g 90% complete. Probably 3 (out 

of 7) completed. 

8 Units. Engr'g 90% complete. 

1 fabricated. 

4 Units. • Engr'g 75% complete. 

fabrication. 

3 Units. Engr'g 25% complete. 

procurement. 

7 Units. 0%. 

3 Units. Engr'g 25% complete. No 

fabrication. 

2 Units. Engr'g 90% complete. Probably 

both in fabrication. 

Engr'g 90% complete. In-house 

modification probably 50% complete. 

3 Units. In preliminary study 

only. 

4 Units. Engr'g 75% complete. No 

fabrication. 

2 Units. Engr'g 80% complete. No 

procurement initiated. 

7 Units. Engr'g 75% complete. No 

procurement initiated. 

2 Units. Engr'g 90% complete. One 

completed, second in fabrication. 

Less than 1%. Concept only. 

Probably 

No 

No 
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13.1 CFE's (Continued) 

284A Thermal Cover 9 Units. Engr'g 90% complete. Probably 

Locks 2 units completed. 

287A Console Cooling 4 Units. Engr'g 40% complete. No 

Unit fabrication. 

288A Star Trkr Stim 3 Units. 0%. 

Mtg Dev & Sun Sim 

286A GN Supply Sys 2 90% completed. 

293A Comp Position'g 1%. Concept only. 2 Units 

Aids 

294A OH Hdlg Device 1%. Concept only. 2 Units. 

295A LM Div Board 1%. Concept only. 2 Units. 

296A Crit Comp Prot 

Covers 1%. Concept only. 2 Units. 

297A Thermal Grease 1%. Concept only. 2 Units. 

Covers 

298A Comp Instal'n 1%. Concept only. 2 Units. 

Adapters 

300A Div Board Eqrnt 1%. Concept only. 2 Units. 

Adapte r 

299A Well Cover 1%. Concept only. 2 Units. 

302A Veh 114 Counter Engr'g 90% complete. In 

Balance fabrication. 

303A Gyro Ctr Wts 1%. Concept only. 

Fittings & Shims 

for MM 

250A Freq Converter Engr'g 90% complete. One (out of 2) 

units in fabrication. 

332A Dyn (D) Test Set Delivery due July 1969 (? ) 

333A Ther (T) TestSet Delivery due Oct 1969 (?) 

384A EMC Test Set Design approximately 10% completed. 

No fabrication. 4 Units. 

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GE Work Task Status Estimates - 10 June 1969 

'13.2 Test, Adjust, Calibrate, Service, Repair & Maintain AGE for Use 

by GE and at Rochester, HB & VAFB 

0% D G 

13.3 Provide STE, fixtures, cables, stimulators & simulators for AGE 

Acceptance Testing 

STE for MOL CITE 400A/13/C/D - Complete. 

STE for MMTE 400E/F/G - In preliminary design. 

13.4 Provide MMFS MDF 104 

Status Unknown. 

13.5 QC of AGE 

Shrader estimates 35%; Egan estimates 15%• 

13.6 AGE shall meet 30005 EMC 

80% Of design completed - not demonstrated. 

13.7 AGE Spares 

Planning 50% complete; procurement about 25% complete 

(CITE computers). 

13.8 Transporter shall be transported in C-5A 

Study complete - not demonstrated. 

13. 9 STE deliverable at end of contract - no 375 requirements 

0% 

13.10 Ground Alignment 

13.10.1 Design Study 

Design study about 10% complete. 

13.10.2 Ground System to Use FAM Sensors 

No GE effort involved. 

13.11 IVS Checkout Equipment 

13.11.1 Study preliminary design of IVS Checkout Equipment 

Rumored to have done something, but no information 

received at Aerospace. Hence, zero work done as far 

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SOW TASK 14.0 SIMULATION AND TRAINING 

1. Evaluation of Simulation and Training Effort 

Of the overall GE Simulation Task, GE had completed the 

Stimulus Material Generator (SMG), Elemental Development Simulator 

(EDS), Mission Development Simulator (MDS) Phase 0, ,and had completed about 50% of the MDS Phase 3. The Mission Module Simulation 

Equipment (MMSE) effort had barely begun. An overall completion 

"score" would be about 50%. 

Some elements of this task were behind schedule. For 

example, EDS was six months late; MDS Phase 0 was seven months 

late. The GE effort on the MMSE had barely begun. 

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None of the training contracted for had been provided with 

the exception of one orientation briefing to the MOL crew in late May, 1969. 

2. Mission Module Simulation Work Task History 

In September, 1966, the following simulation tasks were assigned 

to GE: 

Design, fabricate, operate, maintain and modify, as required, the 

Stimulus Material Generator (SMG), The Elemental Development 

Simulator (EDS), the Mission Development Simulator (MDS), and 

the Mission Module Simulation Equipment (MMSE). The EDS was 

based upon use of a video acquisition system. It would have one 

crew station and the scene was generated by a 70 mm motion 

picture projector. The scene material was to be generated by the 

SMG which used a moving base camera which filmed a mosaic 

scene. The EDS used a hybrid computer system consisting of'an 

SDS 930 Digital Computer and a Beckman 2200 Analog Computer. 

The EDS was to be operational in July, 1967 and was to be used 

for approximately one year to help verify the mission module design. 

It was to be followed by the MDS which was originally conceived to 

be a mere follow-on to the EDS. Another console was to be added, 

and two other computers were to be added: the IBM 360/44 and 

the Airborne Digital Computer (ADC). The MMSE would be similar 

to the MDS, but was only to use the 360/44 and the ADC. It would 

also have the capability of interfacing with the Douglas supplied 

Laboratory Module Simulation Equipment (LMSE). A total of 

36 months operations time was to be provided on the EDS and MDS. 

The MMSE was to be operational nine months prior to the first 

manned flight and would operate through the third manned flight. 

Several significant changes in the AVE affected simulation drastically. 

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to an optical ATS. This change and technical problems involving 

use of the motion picture projectors delayed the EDS to the extent 

that it was not ready to begin operations until January, 1968. The 

EDS was operated successfully until September, 1968, and did provide valuable data used in AVE design, particularly in controls and 

displays. 

The EDS was unsatisfactory, however, in image quality, suffering 

from jitter, low resolution and contrast, and small area coverage. 

For these reasons, a redefinition exercise was held with the Air 

Force, Aerospace and GE from January to April of 1968 to completely define all simulation requirements. This resulted in a 

change of the MDS and MMSE to the use of a 9x9 Slide. Viewing 

System (SVS). It also resulted in an attempt at commonality between 

the MDS and MMSE. The hardware and most of the software for the 

two simulators would be identical. To achieve this, the hybrid 

computer was added to the MMSE. In order to expedite schedules 

for the MDS, GE was permitted to provide only a single station 

for the first phase of the MDS (Phase 0). Phase 0 was to be operational 

November 1968. Due to numerous technical problems with the SVS' s 

and with computer software, Phase 0 was not expected to be operational 

until 1 July 1969. Scene material for the SVS' s was being provided 

by ACIC in St. Louis and the SMG had been converted and was being 

used for a test bed for the Beta System. 

Work on the Mission Module Simulation Equipment had barely begun 

when the program was cancelled; the largest open area being the 

software interface with the LMSE. 

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Simulation Redirection 

As a cost and manpower savings, and to solve the recurring computer 

loading problem, direction was given to GE on approximately 1 June 1969 .

as follows: 

A. Canellation of MMSE. 

B. Purchase two 360-65 computers. 

C. Build one simulator called the Mission Module 

Simulator (MMS) using 106 hardware and the full 

MMSE software. To be non-CEI. 

D. Attempt to improve quoted operational data of 

MMS (12/70) by 6 months. 

GE as to report by 1 July 1969 on whether the schedule could be 

improved and whether all software requirements could be met. 

Phase 0 Status 

A. As of 2 June 1969, all test documentation has been agreed 

upon; thus completing the Test Requirements Document, 

the Phase 0 Test Plan, and the Phase 0 Test Procedures. 

B. Most Phase 0 software problems have been solved 

with GE able•to run a full Demonstration Orbital Pass 

(DOP). Some dynamic tests remained to be accomplished 

and some problems on the DOP were still open, but it 

appeared that the formal demonstration could be held the 

first week of July. The following test plan paragraphs 

remained open: 4.12, 4.15, 4.22, 4.31, 4.43, 4.48, 

5.0, and 6.0 

C. Of the completed subsystem tests, the only spec, requirement that GE definitely could not meet was that of ATS 

exit pupil. A waiver would have been required. The 

maximum exit pupil site was 2.6 mm x 3.5 mm (spec. 

4.0 + .2 mm). Other non-compliant spec. items had been 

fixed, but not necessarily retested. 
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GE WORK TASK STATUS ESTIMATES 

10 June 1969 

14.0 Simulation & Training 

14.1 MMSE 

14. 1. 1 Design, Fab, C/O, and Deliver MMSE. Deliver Part II Spec. 

MMSE hardware design was underway, with completion expected ' 

approximately October 1969. A Design Freeze was scheduled 

for July 1969. The only fabrication on MMSE due date was the 

structure for the IOS. The SVS's had not been ordered. The 

software requirements for the MMSE were expected tube completed 

July 1, 1969. Design: 20% 

Fabrication: 10% 

14. 1. 2 Provide Q. C. 

The only Q. C. provided had been to inspect the IOS console. 5% Completed. 

14. 1. 3 Support, Install, and C/O at VAFB 

Vandenberg installation was not scheduled until early 1971. 0%. 

14. 1. 4 Operating Proc. 

No work had been done on operating procedures. 

14.1. 5 Spec. Tools and Test Equipment for Fab. of MMSE 

Logic card test equipment had been provided. 5% Completed. 

14. 1. 6 Maintain and Operate EDS for 13 months prior to tear down. 

EDS had been operated for 13 months and had been shut down 

and dismantled in September 1968. 100% Completed. 

14. 2 Dev. Sim. Equipment 

14. 2. 1 Design, Fab. & C/O MDS 

Phase 0 MDS was complete and ready to start operations 

July 1, 1969. Hardware design for Phase 3 MDS was essentially 

complete, software design for Phase 3 had only reached the 

requirements definition stage. Detailed design was scheduled 

to begin July 1969. 90% of the hardware for MDS Phase 3 had 

been built and in place. Checkout was about 50% completed. 

14.2 .2 Operate and Maintain for 42 Operationg Months 

Of the total 42 operating months, 13 had been used on EDS 

with 29 months left to be used on MDS. 30 % Completed. 

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14.2.3 Modify EDS 

EDS block change had been completed during EDS operations. 100% Complete. 

14.2.4 Modify MDS H/ W & S/W 

A few minor panel changes had been made to MDS prior to 

operation. 10% Complete. 

14.2.5 Provide Anomorphic Lens Module 

An extra anomorphic lens module without the anomorphic 

glass had been provided in May 1969. 100% Complete. 

14.2.6 SVS Bench Measurements 

GE had submitted an SVS bench plan which had not yet been 

implemented. 0% Complete. 

14.3 MMSE Operations 

14.3.1 VAFB Ops, Engr. Support, Utiliz. Planning, Simulation 

14.3.2 Preparation, Operating Shifts. Instructors/Console 

Operators, Maintenance and Post-Simul. Activities 

GE had provided some long range planning inputs for VAFB 

operations. 10% Complete. 

14.3.3 Support of VAFB MMSE Ops. & Maintenance 

No Vandenberg operations had been accomplished. 0% Complete. 

14.3.4 MMSE Spare s 

No MMSE Spaces had been provided. 

1'4.4 Training Activities 

GE had not provided any training. 0% Complete. 

14.5 Post Pass TLM Simulation 

GE had supported Douglas in some essential Post Pass TLM studies. 

10% Complete. 

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SOW TASK 15.0 SYSTEM TEST 

1. Evaluation of System Test Tasks 

The GE effort of system test was proceeding on schedule for 

the in-house test program. However, the test requirements definition 

and test planning for this activity was poor and, for DSS-1, the Systems 

Office reviewed test plans for approval after the tests were completed. 

Test planning and requirements definition for system level integrated testing at EK and MDAC-WD was behind schedule. 

A. Planning Status 

Top level planning was completed'to the 1968 baseline in 

the Contractual Ground Test Plan. Revision to conform to the 1969 

baseline was not started at the time of program cancellation. 

The DSS-1 Development Test Plan was submitted in May, 1969; 

Aerospace critique transmitted to the Air Force on 6 June 1969 for in-• 

corporation in final issue which was scheduled for publication in August, 1969. 

Scope of this document covered subsystem development, but did not include 

higher levels of integration. 70% Complete. 

The Vehicle 113D Detailed Test Plan in the form of the GE 

"Pre-Test Report" received and approved. 100% Complete. 

The Vehicle 113T Detailed Test Plan in the form of the "PreTest Report" received and under review at termination. 90% Complete. 

Integrated testing covered by interface specifications for 

eastern testing were completed in draft to the test objectives and timeline level of detail (10%). Initial efforts had started for definition of 

western testing, through the LVITRS (Lab Vehicle Integrated Test Requirements Specification) (4.5%). 

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DSS-1 testing was on schedule. DSS-1 subsystem testing 

for telemetry and command was completed and integration of the two 

were in process. Facility requirements for testing of Navigation and 

Control components were complete. 

As of 10 June 1969, GE had accomplished approximately 

60 per cent of the planned structural testing (113D) at GE, Valley 

Forge. Test phases completed include static and shock testing for 

the third load cycle. Additionally, both pre- and post-alignment checks 

and evaluations for static and shock testing have been performed. 

Vibration testing was scheduled to begin in late June, 1969. 

As of 10 June 1969, GE Thermal Test Program (113T) at 

Valley Forge had not been initiated. The basic hardware, consisting 

of the MMFS, MMAS Test Assembly and LMTS, were received by GE 

in early 1969. These items which make up the basic test specimen 

configuration were placed in a thermal chamber for RTV bakeout. The 

LMTS exterior paint coating experienced severe cracking and peeling 

and was returned to DAC for a new exterior skin. 
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GE WORK TASK STATUS ESTIMATES 

1.0 June 1969 

15.0 SYSTEM TEST 

15.2 System Development & Qualification at Valley For ge 

15.2.1 Furnish Test Articles 

a. 102 Mockup - Completed 

b. 102L Console Mockup - Completed 

c. 103 Metal Mockup - Completed 

d. 103L Console Mockup and Mods for (A) 

80% completed - No (A) mods 

e. 114 Systems Development Vehicle 

Some component procurement only 

f. 115 Qualification Vehicle 

Some component procurement only 

g. DSS-1 Development Subsystem 

Fabrication 50% completed 

h. 113T 

Vehicle in final assembly 

i. 113D 

Fabrication completed. 

15.2.2 Conduct MMSS System Development and Qualification Tests, 

Evaluate and Take Corrective Action 

a. DSS-1 - 30% 

b. 113D - 80% 

c. 114 - 0% 

d. 115 - 0% 

15.2.3 Conduct LMQTV Compatibility Tests at KOP (GD-6/EG-29) 

0% 

15.3 Supply Test Articles, Simulators and Interface Units: 

(GD-2) LM/MP Equipment - MDF 

Delivered 

(GD-5) DSS-1 for EDCTU 

Not Delivered 

(GD-38) LM/MP Inertial Sub 

Design Complete - Not Delivered 

(GE-82) LM Bulk Insul. Blanket 

Designed - Not Delivered 

(GD-40) Wire Harness for GD-2 

Designed - Not Delivered 

(GE-2) MMFS (113T) 

0% Refurbishment Not Accomplished 

(GE-18) LM Thermal Sub 

0% - Refurbishment Not Accomplished 

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(GE-31) MMFS (115) 

0% - Refurbishment Not Accomplished 

(GE-33) MMFS (113D) 

0% - Refurbishment Not Accomplished 

(GE-4) MMFS (114E) 

Designed - Partial Component Procurement 

(GE-49A) MMFS Structural Assembly 

(GE-49B) 

Designed - Partial Component Procurement 

(GE-48A, LM Support Structure (Bays 2 * 8) 

B, & C) 

Delivered Two of Three 

(GD-9A, MM T/V Subst. 

B & C) 

Designed - Partial Component Procurement 

(GD-34) LM/MP T/V Subs 

Designed - Probably no Fab Work 

(GE-50) MM Door Handling Equipment 

Designed - Not Delivered 

15.4 Starting 1/1/69 Provide Test Ops & Supported at H. B 

0% 

15.4.1 Define GE Facility Requirements 

75% 

15.4.2 Integrate EK Facility Requirements 

50% 

15.5 Starting 1/1/69 Provide Test Ops and Support at 

Roche ster 

o% 

15.5.1 Define Facility Requirements 

50% 

15.6 Provide Administrative Services at H. B. & Rochester 

Essentially 0% since effort on 15.4 and 15.5 

has not started 

15.7 Up to 31 December 1968 Plan and Define Test and 

Facility Requirements at H. B. & Rochester 

Completed 

15.8 Upon Written Air Force Authority to Proceed, Support 

Neutral Buoyancy Testing 

0% 
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SOW TASK 16.0 LAUNCH OPERATIONS AND SERVICES 

This effort, to datesunder this SOW task, was limited to in-house 

planning and support of Air Force planning. In general, the planning 

effort was on schedule, but still in process. 

16.1 Plan and Define MMSS Launch Operation Through December 1968 

All of this effort has been completed. Documents submitted 

reflecting the completed effort are the Program Requirements Document 

inputs, the Activation Guide, and the Checkout Requirements Plan. 

Additional effort was provided to working groups. 

16.2 Starting 1 January 1969, Provide Launch Operation Planning, 

Activation, C/O, Launch, Recycle and Turn-Around 

Only planning effort was provided under this paragraph. This 

was reflected in an updated Checkout Requirements Plan, and Activation 

Manual for SLC-6, and an Activation Manual for 8310. A preliminary 

Activation Manual for the MOL Support Facilities was also issued. 

Additional effort was provided in support of the Launch Operations Flow 

Subgroup. Effort has not been provided for integrated LV testing at VAFB 

(LVITRS) and integrated test procedures. 
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10 June 1969 

16.0 LAUNCH OPERATIONS 

16.1 Through 31 December 1968, Plan and Define MMSS Launch 

Operations - Completed 100%. 

16.2 Starting 1 January 1969, Provide Launch Operations and 

Support Services for Planning, Activation, C/O, Launch, 

Recycle and Turn-Around - Planning - 10%. 

Systems Effectiveness/Launch Operations - 0%. 

16. 2. 1 In Support of 116, 118, 119 and 120 - 0%. 

16. 2. 2 Integrate EK Facility Requirements - 0%. 

16. 2. 3 Provide Administrative Services - 0%. 

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SOW TASK 17.0 FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND SERVICES 

This task covers the effort required to plan and support flight 

operations, computer program development and computer program 

modifications and support for Category II and III testing. 

A. Flight Operations Planning 

The planning work to define flight operation and services 

at Sunnyvale were on schedule; 17.8 - 100% and 17.1.1 - 5%. The 

required documentation inputs (17.2) were also on schedule. Other 

activities in operation planning had not been initiated to our knowledge. 

B. Computer Program Development (17.9) 

The onboard software, AGE software and simulation software are also discussed in 11.0, 13.0 and 14.0 respectively. The 

activity covered by this task is the actual coding and preparation of the 

programs. The work is estimated to be approximately 40 percent 

complete. 

C. Computer Program Modification and Support(17. 10) 

No effort has been expended against this task to our 

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10 June 1969 

17.0 FLIGHT OPERATIONS AND SERVICES 

17.1 MMSS Operations Integration 

17. 1. 1 Flight Operations Planning and Support Working 

Group. Meetings. 

5% 

17.2 Operational Doc - Provide Inputs per the STOP, 20020/ 

30020 

10% 

17.3 Certification of Flight Ops Support Personnel 

0% 

17.4 Plan and Support Flight Rehearsals including with 

Mission Simulator 

0% 

17.5 Support Flight Operations 

a. Identify data and data reduction required - 0% 

b. Perform data analysis - 0% 

c. Analyze trend data - 0% 

d. Coordinate IF problem areas - 0% 

e. Work on problem solving teams - 0% 

f. Report results of analysis - 0% 

g. Provide command requirements - 0% 

h. Prepare quick look reports - 0% 

i. Provide inputs to POAD - 0% 

17.6 Provide Commanding Requirements in Support of 

Mission Simulator 

0% 

17.7 Plan and. Activate GE Sunnyvale Facility 

0% 

17.8 Through 31 December 1968 Define Flight Operations 

and Services at Sunnyvale 

100% 
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GE 'Work' Task Status Estimates - 10 June 1969 

17.9 Computer Program Development - Develop and Deliver: 

a. CITE - DORP (801A) 

Design and coding 40% complete 

b. On Board Program (802A) 

Overall effort approximately 55% complete 

not including program maintenance 

c. Command and Control (804A) 

0% 

d. Command and Control (8041) 

Total effort estimated to be 40% complete 

e. AGE Test Support (805A) 

Design 90% completed; coding 80% completed; 

Te sting 20% completed 

f. MMSE C.P. (807A) 

Total effort estimated to be 41% completed 

g. MMTE C.P. (809A) 

0% (See 11.2. 1f) 

h. MMTE - DORP (301E) 

Preliminary planning only 

17.10 C. P. Modification and Support (for Cat II & III Testing) 

a. 801A 

0% 

b. 802A 

0% 

c. 804A/AI 

0% 

d. 805A 

0% 

e. 807A 

0% 

f. 809A 

0% 

g. MOLTOL Compiler 

0% 

h. 801E 

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17.10.1 Operational Support 

a. Diagnois and trouble shooting - 0% 

b. Maintain library cords, decks, tapes 

and documentation. - 0% 

17.10.2 Program Modification 

Implement, test and install charges per 

20012 for above listed CP CEP's. - 

17.11 Perform as CP1C for Orbital Flight Support Systems 

Module 

Effort prorated over life of contract. 
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SOW TASK 18.0 DOCUMENTATION 

Aerospace Corporation cornments on CDRL submittals, where 

appropriate, have been individually transmitted to the Air Force and 

no additional comments are provided herein. Where appropriate to 

the technical evaluation, comments on selected documents are included 

in earlier sections of this report. 
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SOW TASK 19.0 MANAGEMENT 

Evaluation of this task is limited to Task 19.1.4, EMC Control. 

Plan, and 19.3, System Effectiveness Management. 

The preparation of plans for the tWo tasks are complete. The 

plans have all been submitted and approved. Management of the 

implementation of this plan was not evaluated. 

List of Plans 

19.1.4 

19.3 

EMC Control Plan per 30035/24005 

Reliability Plan 

System Safety Engineering Plan 

Quality Assurance Plan 

Effectiveness Assessment Plan 

Human Engineering Plan 

Maintainability Plan