Accession Number:

AD0625352

Title:

SOME ASPECTS OF AUTOMATIC TEST AND CHECKOUT IN MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CALIF

Personal Author(s):

• Mast,L. T.

Report Date:

1962-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

27.0

Abstract:

When portions of the factory-to-launch sequence of a missile or space system require automation, the extent of automation and the timing of the introduction of aerospace ground equipment AGE should be the result of cost effectiveness studies. The test plan, man-machine capabilities and limitations, relative gain to other alternative approaches, costs, and schedule influences should enter this study. The introduction of automatic AGE involves risks to the mission success rate of the missile or space system. In addition, the installation and checkout of automatic AGE is usually a troublesome process. Schedules and program costs can be adversely effected. To minimize these dangers, a building block approach to automation of AGE is recommended. Author

Descriptors:

• *GUIDED MISSILES
• AUTOMATION
• CHECKOUT EQUIPMENT
• CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
• AUTOMATIC
• FEASIBILITY STUDIES

Subject Categories:

• Guided Missile Launching and Basing Support
• Ground Support Systems and Facilities for Space Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE