We ran into a little snag on confirming the CSM DOI maneuver which has forced us to change the mission technique a little bit and I think you should know about it….
Year: 1970
Important LM computer program change for Apollo 13 descent
There were some things about the terminal descent on the last mission that kind of spooked a lot of people. One of the things suggested as a result of this was to add a capability to the LM guidance and control system which would assist the crew during the last 100 feet or so of…
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…
Cabbages and Kings
During an informal conversation with a couple of different guys, I have been asked if MPAD may have some suggestions in a couple of areas. I wouldn’t be surprised if we do, so I thought I would send this little note around to ask you….
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:…
The Apollo rendezvous can be shortened by 2 hours
As you no doubt are aware, there is a movement afoot to shorten the Apollo rendezvous by 2 hours. This would be done by eliminating the CSI and CDH maneuvers and executing TPI about ½ hour after insertion. I thought the reason this was being considered was to reduce the crew’s workday, which has been…
Mission H-2 and Subsequent Lunar Orbit Activities
Attached is your copy of the Apollo Mission Techniques Document for the Mission H-2 and Subsequent Lunar Orbit Activities….
Status report on the “P66” fix
There were some things about the terminal descent on the last mission that kind of spooked a lot of people. One of the things suggested as a result of this was to add a capability to the LM guidance and control system which would assist the crew during the last 100 feet or so of…
Software for the AAP CSM spacecraft computer
The time appeared right to try to find out exactly what the program requirements are for the CSM computer for AAP and we had meetings on January 28 and 30 to do that. As a result of these meetings, a number of PCR’s will be prepared and submitted to the Apollo Spacecraft Software Configuration Control…