In one of these notes eight or ten months ago, I commented that it seems to me the Apollo command module really does not have an operational rendezvous capability. In response to that, I was told to “think positive” and that’s what I’m doing for main line Apollo. However, it would be unfortunate if we…
Category: AAP
Why does the AAP command module need a sextant?
Use of horizon scanners for AAP earth orbital missions would considerably reduce the crew’s workload and would eliminate the operational constraint of only being able to align the platform when the spacecraft is in darkness. I realize the use of horizon scanners has already been suggested and is being investigated….
AAP platform should be torqued to local horizontal
In thinking about it a little more, I guess I should have pointed out in the last of these little notes that I’m assuming if we use horizon scanners, we will go ahead and torque the platform at orbit rate. This, of course, will require a certain amount of modification in some of the spacecraft…
Computer program requirements for AAP
On April 20 we had a meeting to assemble preliminary spacecraft computer program requirements for AAP missions 1 through 4. This is one step in the process of assembling a program requirements document needed to provide a basis for sensible contract negotiations with MIT and to provide a basis upon which MIT may proceed with…
Invitation for an AAP spacecraft computer program requirements shindig
On April 20 we had our first meeting to establish spacecraft computer program requirements for the AAP missions. Sufficient time will soon have elapsed to permit substantial progress on the action items issued at that meeting making it worthwhile to gather again. Accordingly, you are invited to attend such a meeting at 9:00 a.m., May…
Do y’all need the MIT hybrid facilities for crew training?
I have talked briefly with Pete Woodling about something I probably ought to bring to your attention, too. As you know, we currently have one hybrid simulator in operation at MIT with both a CM and LM cockpit available and we are on the verge of bringing a second facility online….
LM spacecraft assignments
This is just to make sure you all get the word in case it influences your work in some way. As I understand it, Mr. Low has directed that LM-2 be configured for unmanned flight only. It has been established that the first manned LM will be the LM-3 spacecraft. If it’s found unnecessary to…
AAP Rendezvous Mission Techniques
In order to help solidify requirements for the AAP CSM computer program we are having a Mission Techniques type meeting on Tuesday, January 27 at 9 a.m., in Room 378 of Building 4. The specific subject to be discussed is the rendezvous phase of the AAP mission. The thing we are particularly anxious to pin…
AAP CSM Computer Program Requirements meeting
I thought it might be fun to have an overall AAP CSM Computer Program Requirements meeting so we’ve scheduled one on Wednesday, January 28, 1970 at 9 a.m. in Room 966 of Building 2. At this time we would like to reach agreement upon a list of deletions which can be made to a particular…
MSFC/MSC OWS Computer Program Meeting
On January 15, 1970 we had a get-acquainted session for MSFC and MSC people who will be involved in the development and use of the Orbital Workshop (OWS) spacecraft computer program. Our basic objectives were:…