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SUPPORT MODULE PHASE I STUDY 

STATEMENT OF WORK 

DOUGLAS 

20 SEPTEMBER 1967 

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CONTENTS 

DEFINITIONS PAGE 

SCOPE 

1. 0 Selected MOL Integration Tasks 6 

1. 1 System Engineering Integration 6 

1. 1. 1 Mission Analysis 6 

1. 1. 2 System Requirements Analysis 6 

1. 1. 3 Specifications 7 

1. 1. 4 Requirements Analysis, Allocation & Control 7 

1. 1. 5 Special Studies 8 

1. 1. 6 Integrated Test Planning 9 

1. 1. 7 Program Management 10 

2. 0 Allocated Support Module Tasks 10 

2.1 Support Module System Engineering 10 

2. 2 Preliminary Design Engineering 12 

2. 2. 1 Modular or Integrated Concept 

2. 2. 2 Preliminary Design of Selected Concept 

2. 3 Program Management 13 

3.0 Phase II Proposal 15 

3.1 Support of Phase IC 15 

Attachment A - IB Deliverable Data (Preliminary List) 

Attachment B - IA Deliverable Data (Preliminary List) 

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DEFINITIONS 

AEROSPACE GROUND EQUIPMENT (AGE) 

All equipment required on the ground to make a system, command and 

control system, support system, advanced objective, subsystem, or end 

item of equipment operational in its intended environment. This includes 

all equipment required to install, launch, arrest, guide, control, direct, 

inspect, test adjust, calibrate, appraise, gage, measure, assemble, 

disassemble, handle, transport, safeguard, store, actuate, service, 

repair, overhaul, maintain, or operate the system, subsystem, end 

item, or component. AGE is functionally sub-classified as Operating 

Ground Equipment (OGE) and Maintenance Ground Equipment (MGE). 

AEROSPACE VEHICLE EQUIPMENT (AVE) 

Equipment which is of itself, or is part of, the vehicle which operates in 

the Aerospace environment. 

ALLOCATED SUPPORT MODULE TASKS 

The allocated Support Module tasks are a specific group of additional 

tasks assigned to the Contractor as part of the Laboratory Vehicle 

System Segment to support the addition of the Support Module AVE and 

AGE to the unmanned automatic mode MOL System. 

ASSIGNED SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITY TASKS 

These are specified tasks at the Orbiting Vehicle, the Flight Vehicle, and 

the MOL System levels that are performed by Douglas as the Laboratory 

Vehicle System Segment Contractor. These tasks are in addition to 

Program Integration tasks, Mission Simulator System Segment tasks 

and Laboratory Vehicle System Segment tasks. 
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INTEGRATION 

Integration is one of the activities of system engineering and ensures 

that, as the operations and pieces of the system are identified by the 

system engineering process, they are interrelated functionally, 

mechanically, and physically so that the final system performs as 

specified. 

INTERMEDIATE INTEGRATION 

Intermediate integration is the integration of the system engineering 

functional data developed for each of the thirteen (13) top-level blocks of 

the MOL System Functional Flow Diagram. Intermediate integration is 

performed by the Associate Contractors and Government agencies that 

have been assigned primary responsibility for top-level blocks; the 

Associate or Agency responsible for a top-level block is the intermediate 

integrator. Intermediate integrators collect all the functional data 

developed for their respective blocks, review it for compatibility, and 

assemble it into a single data package for the particular block. The data 

package for each of the thirteen (13) bl ocks contains the following 

functional data: fundamental requirements, time-lines, functional flow 

diagrams, and functional schematics. 

LABORATORY VEHICLE SYSTEM SEGMENT 

Laboratory Vehicle System Segment is the contractual package including, 

but not limited to the following items and services: the integrated 

Laboratory Module with attendant software and AGE, the Mission Module 

structure, accommodation of experiment equipment within the Laboratory 

Module, and accommodation of interfaces with the other MOL System 

segments . 

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SUPPORT MODULE (SM) 

The Support Module is the specific grouping of flight hardware specified 

by CEI Specification and consisting of the Structure, Payload 

(RV's), film chutes, expendables sufficient for a 60 day on-orbit life 

(propellants, cryo, DRV's and film), and associated equipment unique 

to the unmanned automatic mode MOL film return process. 

DACO PORTION OF SM 

The DAC portion of the SM is composed primarily of the external fairing, 

the primary Support Structure, fairing ordnance, thermal control, 60 day 

resources and DAC peculiar instrumentation. LM accommodations for 

the SM are also included in the DAC effort. 

SUPPORT MODULE SYSTEM SEGMENT 

The Support Module has no contractual significance as a system segment. 

SYSTEM ENGINEERING 

MOL System Engineering as defined in MOL System Engineering 

SAFSL Exhibit 20007 is a set of operations, including intangible manual 

procedures and software, that are organized to satisfy a definable user 

requirement. 

SCOPE 

Statement of Work 

The Contractor shall perform the selected MOL Integration tasks 

(assigned System Responsibility tasks) and the allocated Support Module 

tasks as set forth in this Statement of Work. 

The definitions and structure of this Work Statement are identical to 

or a logical extension of those of the current Work Statement for the 

Douglas contract. There has been no attempt to identify tasks as to 

the eight section WBS as this is a Phase I task. 
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1. 0 SELECTED MOL INTEGRATION TASKS 

The Selected MOL Integration tasks defined below are an 

added set of tasks in the category of the current contracted tasks 

identified as Assigned System Responsibility tasks. 

1. 1 System Engineering Integration 

The Contractor shall conduct the system engineering integration 

for the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL System. This task is specifically 

defined and limited to the following sub-tasks: 

1,1, 1 Mission Analysis 

Conduct mission analysis for the Unmanned Automatic Mode 

MOL System as defined in the specific operational requirements to define 

the quantitative and qualitative mission requirements, performance 

requirements, safety requirements and effectiveness (reliability, etc.) 

requirements as applicable to the MOL SP/DR and MOL Program 

Management Plan. 

1.1. 2 System Requirements Analysis 

1.1. 2. 1 Conduct System Engineering analysis for the Unmanned Automatic 

Mode MOL System to define and allocate the requirements of the SP/DR to 

the assigned intermediate integrator. This task includes the necessary 

analysis and system engineering to determine that the System Requirements 

Analysis in each of the assigned intermediate integration areas is 

developed compatible with the MOL System requirements. This task 

will be conducted in accordance with SAFSL 20007 and the assigned 

intermediate integration responsibilities in the MOL SP/DR as amended 

by the Proposed Support Module Addendum to the SP/DR. 
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1.1. 2. 2 Conduct intermediate integration for those functional blocks 

assigned in SS-MOL-1A as amended by the Proposed Support Module 

Addendum to the SP/DR. The analysis will consider the SuppOrt Module 

and its effects on the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL System. 

1.1. 2.3 Conduct a System Design Review (SDR) of the Support Module 

and its effects on the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL consisting of a 

review of selected system requirements. The scope of the SDR will 

encompass all affected Associate Contractors and will be determined by 

mutual agreement between the SPO and the Contractor. 

1. 1. 3 Specifications 

1.1. 3. 1 Prepare a section of the System Performance/Design 

Requirements Specification (SP/DR) for an Unmanned Automatic Mode 

MOL which incorporates the results of the mission analysis of Section 1.1.1 

and integrates all inputs from the Associate Contractors/Agencies. 

1.1. 3. 2 Prepare the LV, SM, OV, and FV Specifications for the 

Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL. The specifications shall incorporate 

the results of the mission and functional analyses and integrate inputs 

of the Associate Contractors/Agencies. 

1.1.3. 3 Prepare a Specification Tree for the Unmanned Automatic 

Mode MOL System. 

1. 1. 4 Requirements Analysis, Allocation and Control 

The Contractor shall assemble the total requirements of the 

Support Module and its effects on the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL 

into the below listed categories, and conduct the following tasks: 

1. AVE 

2. AGE (including Mission Control) 
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3. Facilities 

4. Test 

5. Safety 

6. Effectiveness 

7. St•ftware (AVE and AGE). 

1.1. 4. 1 List in each above category, all requirements differences 

between the Manned and Unmanned MOL System. Review the differences 

in each category and conduct analyses to recommern1: 

a. New hardware and software 

b. Block changes to be incorporated in the MOL System 

(AVE, AGE, facilities) for Flight 6 and subsequent 

c. Modifications to be incorporated in only Unmanned 

Automatic Mode AVE 

d. Resources for 60 day life. 

1.1.4.2 Conduct a MOL System safety analysis for the Support Module 

and its effect on the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL to include on-site 

handling operations and in-flight safety requirements. 

1.1.4.3 Conduct an analysis to determine the requirement for a 

Mission Simulator for the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL. 

1.1. 5 Special Studies 

1.1. 5. 1 Initiate a study of the impact of the proposed follow-on program 

goal of a two-week launch pad cycle time of the Unmanned Automatic 

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1.1. 5. 2 Conduct a comparison study in conjunction with Associates/ 

Agencies of RV installation at four points in the SM factory-to-pad flow; 

EK, DAC, GE and VAFB. All pertinent factors shall be considered and 

safety will be the prime criteria. 

1.1. 5. 3 Perform thermal/structural deflection studies to determine 

the movement of primary and secondary structures due to thermal 

gradients. 

1.1.5.4 Conduct an integrated preliminary analysis and design of the 

60 day Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL to determine hardware (AVE, 

AGE and facilities) compatibility (fit and function) with the baseline 

MOL System. The analysis shall include preliminary analysis and 

design supplied by the required Associate Contractors. 

1.1. 5. 5 Provide a study involving analysis and rationale supporting 

follow-on Manned/Unmanned manufacturing, assembly and launch cycles 

and conversion cycle requirements. Included will be actual techniques 

and philosophy on 6 and 7 concerning the conversion capability. Conversion 

of Manned/Unmanned version will be defined for the MOL Program. 

1. 1. 6 Integration Test Planning 

Analyze the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL System test 

requirements, develop an Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL System Test 

Plan, allocate system test activities, and integrate all MOL system tests, 

planning, and scheduling. Conduct analyses in association with MOL 

Associate Contractors/Agencies to determine an optimum factory-to-pad 

flow recognizing allocations to Contractors/Agencies, segments and 

develop an integrated factory-to-pad flow schedule. Compile, analyze, and 

prepare the MOL Program hardware and exchange hardware requirements 

necessary to support the system test, factory-to-pad flow and MOL 

Integrated Schedule. 
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1.1. 7 Program Management 

1.1. 7. 1 Prepare a System Integration Plan to conduct the selected 

MOL Integration tasks of Section 1. 0. Define Associate Contractor/ 

Agency method and extent of participation and the support/data required 

to perform the integration tasks. 

1.1. 7. 2 Conduct a DORIAN security analysis, in conjunction-with 

Associates/Agencies, for the Support Module and its effects on the 

Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL. Prepare an integrated MOL DORIAN 

Security Plan for the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL. 

1.1. 7. 3 Prepare a Program Management Plan for the Unmanned 

Automatic Mode MOL System as defined by the addition of the Support 

Module. The major events in the development through operation and 

evaluation shall be described in terms of who, how, when, and where. 

New or revised program management tools (SAFSL Exhibits, etc.) shall 

be evaluated and their specific use described. The roles and responsibilities 

(TAB-A) shall be defined after approval by the SPO of the major event 

descriptions above. The Program Breakdown Structure (PBS) for the 

Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL shall be developed with full consideration 

of the existing MOL PBS. 

2.0 ALLOCATED SUPPORT MODULE TASKS 

The Contractor shall conduct system engineering analyses of 

the Support Module and its effects on the Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL. 

Determine requirements for the Support Module AVE, associated AGE, 

STE, and facilities to be supplied by the Contractor. 

2.1 Support Module System Engineering 
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2. 1. 1 Fairing Shape and Size 

Optimize the configuration of the Support Module fairing 

within the constraints of aero-dynamic design, structural loads, 

jettisoning requirements, compatibility with the launch complex, 

packaging of the equipment, weight, and other factors bearing on the 

design requirements. 

2.1. 2 Accessibility and Maintainability Requirements 

Study and establish SM accessibility and maintainability 

requirements. 

2. 1. 3 Thermal Requirements 

Establish the thermal requirements and constraints for 

the Support Module. 

2. 1. 4 AGE Requirements 

Identify requirements for AGE. 

2. 1. 5 Specifications 

Prepare CEI Part I Specifications and Interface Specifications 

for the allocated Support Module hardware responsibilities. 

2. 1. 6 Preliminary Design Reviews 

Conduct Preliminary Design Reviews. 

2. 1. 7 Mock-Up 

Build an integrated scale model (approximately 1/4 scale) 

of the Support Module and partial Laboratory Module to facilitate three 

dimensional space allocation. Associate Contractor equipment shall 

be scaled to drawings supplied to the Contractor. 

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2.2 Modular or Integrated Concept 

In the first 60 days after "go-ahead" on Phase IA, the 

Contractor shall perform the preliminary design, layout, and studies 

necessary to make a selection between the modular design concept and 

an integrated Support Module concept. The studies shall include, but 

not be limited to, the following: 

a. Tank Module-FiLm. Transport Space Allocation. 

b. Preliminary Subsystem Layouts (2 configurations) to 

include Test Flow Planning for both Configurations. 

c. Preliminary Subsystem Resource Requirements for 

60 days (DAC expendable). 

d. Preliminary Subsystem Accessibility and Maintainability. 

e. Mass Properties Data. 

f. Preliminary Dynamic Analysis. 

g. Preliminary Thermal Analysis. 

h. Preliminary Thermal/Struct ural Deflection Study. 

i. Preliminary AVE Atmosphere (composition) Study. 

j. DRV Installation Study. 

k. Support Module/Lab Module Mating Study. 

1. Film Transport Pressure Gas and Control Study. 

m. (Partial) Functional Analysis Data Inputs - SED. 

n. STV Acoustic Test at Contractor's Plant. 

o. Lab Module/Support Module Thermal Vacuum Study. 

p. Payload Gains due to Jettisoning Fairing/Doors. 

q. Preliminary Spec Tree. 

r. Lab Module Modifications for 60 day film Load. 

s. Lab Module Accommodations for a Two Platen Camera. 

Results of these items will be available for presentation at 

15 November Configuration Review. 
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2.3 Preliminary Design Engineering 

2.3.1 Preliminary Design of Selected Concept 

The Contractor shall do the additional preliminary design 

work required to define and incorporate the selected Support Module 

Configuration. 

2.3.2 Aero-dynamic Analysis 

Conduct aero-dynamic analysis of the fairing and its jettisoning. 

2.3.3 Structure 

Investigate structural materials and construction necessary 

to establish a preferred preliminary design. Support GE on its DRV 

exhaust plume studies on surfaces and contamination. 

2.3.4 Dynamic Analysis 

Develop a dynamic model suitable for load dtetermination. The 

model will be the load cycle model current at the time of the analysis 

except for the substitution of the Support Module structure. Model data 

will be transmitted to the Martin Company for load calculations. The 

Contractor shall determine dynamic load factors, structural dynamics 

loads, and critical deflections using Associate Contractor data on 

equipment for which they have primary responsibility. Sources of 

excitation shall include subsystem equipment motions, ascent vibrations 

and pyrotechnic shocks. Fairing separation dynamics shall be studied. 

2.3.5 Thermal Analysis 

Conduct thermal analysis of the SM. Hardware interfaces 

with the Laboratory Module and Associate Contractor's Support Module 

equipment shall be considered in studying thermal balance. 
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2.3.6 Accessibility 

Show accessibility requirements of equipment in the SM 

and LM can be met. 

2.3.7 Compatibility with the Laboratory Vehicle 

Show compatibility of the Unmanned Mode with the Manned 

Automatic Mode Laboratory Vehicle. 

2.3.8 AGE Preliminary Design 

Perform preliminary design of new AGE,STE & Facilities 

required by the addition of the Support Module. 

2.3.9 Reliability 

Conduct reliability analysis of Automatic Mode MOL to 

identify critical items for a 60 day mission. A report shall be prepared 

to identify the scope of necessary qualification/life testing. Preliminary 

results of this analysis to be available for, and presented at the 

15 November 1967 Configuration Review. 

2.4 Program Management 

2.4.1 Phase II Program Plan 

The Contractor shall prepare a Program Plan for its Phase II 

Support Module activities. The plan shall show how these Phase II 

activities will be integrated into the on-going design, production, testing, 

and field operations. 

2.4.2 Hardware Test Planning 

Plan for development, qualification and acceptance testing of 

the Support Module and the SM incorporation into the Unmanned Automatic 

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2. 4. 3 Exchange Hardware Requirements 

Define Phase II exchange hardware requirements. The 

exchange list shall include hardware nomenclature, description, use, 

quantity, and delivery schedules. 

2. 4. 4 Compatibility with Contractor's MOL Facility 

Investigate the compatibility of manufacturing and testing 

the Support Module, and incorporating it into the Unmanned Automatic 

Mode MOL, with the Contractor's MOL facility. Any new equipment or 

facility modification requirements shall be identified. 

2. 4. 5 Hardware List 

Provide a list of Support Module hardware (to be produced 

during Phase II) identifying nomenclature, description, use, quantity 

and spares of the following: 

AVE. 

Simulators & Training Equipment, 

AGE, 

STE. 

3. 0 PHASE II PROPOSAL 

The Contractor shall prepare a fixed price incentive proposal 

for a Phase II contract. 

3.1 Support of Phase IC 

The Contractor shall support required activities during Phase IC. 

Attachment No. A: Proposed PhIb Deliverable Data (Partial List), 

( 2 ) pages. 

Attachment No. B: Phase IB Data Due at Go-Ahead plus 60 Days, 

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3 Program Management Plan 

Major Events 

Tab A 

PBS 

1. 1. 1 Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL SP/DR Addendum 

1. 1. 3 1 

1. 1. 2 . 2 Expanded functional flows, RAS' s, etc. , for assigned 

1. 1. 2 . 1 top level functional flow blocks 

1. 1. 3 . 2 Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL LV Spec 

1. 1. 3 . Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL OV Spec 

1. 1. 3 2 Unmanned Automatic MOL Flight Vehicle Spec 

1. 1. 3 . 3 Specification Tree,for Unmanned Automatic Mode MOL 

*1. 1. 4 2 MOL System Safety Analysis 

* 1. 1. 4. 3 Report findings of Mission Simulator use analysis 

* 1. 1. 5 . 1 Report findings on impact of two week launch pad cycle time 

* 1. 1. 5 . 3 Report thermal/structural deflection study reports 

*1. 1. 5 . 4 Report impact of 60 day mission analysis 
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1. 1. 6 MOL System Test Plan 

Contents: 

Requirements 

Alleviation of test activities 

Schedule 

Factories-to-pad flow and alternatives 

Hardware and exchange hardware requirements 

1. 1. 7 . 1 System Integration Plan on how to conduct the selected 

integration tasks of 1. 0 

1. 1. 7 . 2 Integrated MOL DORIAN Security Plan 

*2 . 1. 2 Final report on accessibility and maintainability 

2 . 2 . 2. 5 

2. 1. 3 Thermal requirements, constraints, and design solutions 

2. 2. 2 . 4 

2. I. 4 AGE Requirements List 

3. 1. 4 

2 . 1. 5 Part I CEI Specification 

2 . 1. 5 Interface Specifications 

2. I.. 6 PDR Minutes 

*2. 2. 2. 1 F airing aerodynamics and dynamics 

2.2. 2.3 

*2 . 2 . 2 . 2 R esults of structural materials and conStruction investigations 

*2 . 2 . 2 . 3 Report dynamic structural analysis 

*2 . 2 . 2 . 4 Report final results of thermal analysis 

*2 . 2. 2 . 6 Compatibility of SM with Manned Automatic Mode Lab Vehicle 

*2 . 2 . 2 . 7 Convey conceptual design of new AGE required 

3 . 0 Phase II Proposal 

* Indicates may be organized into Single Phase I Final Report. 
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PHASE IB DATA DUE AT GO-AHEAD PLUS 60 DAYS 

Name or Description 

Briefing on work leading to design concept selection 

recommendations (Vu-graphs and paper copies of them). 

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2.2.1 

Briefing will include the following: 

2.2.1 

1. 1. 5 . 

1. 1. 5. 5 

2 . 1. 1 

2. 1. 2 

2.2.2.5 

2 . 1. 3 

2.2.2.4 

2 .2.2.1 

2.2.2.3 

2.2.2.4 

Results of specific studies called out in 2. 2. 1. 

Report results of study to determine point in factoriesto-launch flow where DRV's should be installed. 

A separate report will be submitted for Convertability Study. 

Report on optimized fairing size and shape findings. 

Report preliminary accessibility and maintainability 

requirements and provisions. 

Report results of preliminary thermal requirements 

and analysis. 

Preliminary aero-dynamics, dynamics of fairing and its 

jettisoning. 

Preliminary Specification Trees. 

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