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#300
by
triddirt
on 02 Sep, 2006 14:21
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Shuttle Windows Question... I was suprised to find "handles" on what looks like covers for the windows.. Is this the flight configuration OR are these covers removed prior to launch?
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#301
by
DaveS
on 02 Sep, 2006 14:24
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triddirt - 2/9/2006 4:08 PM
Shuttle Windows Question... I was suprised to find "handles" on what looks like covers for the windows.. Is this the flight configuration OR are these covers removed prior to launch?
Removed prior to launch. Prior to RSS retract for the first launch attempt of STS-114 last year, an overhead window cover fell down and damaged the left OMS pod carrier panel and a couple of tiles on it.
Read Bill Harwood's story on it here:
http://spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts114/050712cover/
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#302
by
Jim
on 02 Sep, 2006 14:35
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#303
by
astrobrian
on 02 Sep, 2006 15:19
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lol , nice jim , real nice, lol
Do the Tyvek covers have to be done the same way to prevent the engine from backfiring?
His inquiry brings up a question though, at what point in the count do they take the covers off?
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#304
by
Jim
on 02 Sep, 2006 15:47
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astrobrian - 2/9/2006 11:06 AM
lol , nice jim , real nice, lol
Do the Tyvek covers have to be done the same way to prevent the engine from backfiring?
His inquiry brings up a question though, at what point in the count do they take the covers off?
No, they burn or fall off
Just before RSS rollback
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#305
by
astrobrian
on 02 Sep, 2006 16:24
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Jim - 2/9/2006 10:34 AM No, they burn or fall off
I knew that part, just trying add another EVA joke in with yours. 
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#306
by
triddirt
on 02 Sep, 2006 17:28
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OUCH
... OK... So even I didn't really think they were flight configuration... I guess I should have asked when/how are these covers removed...
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#307
by
astrobrian
on 02 Sep, 2006 17:47
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No harm intended triddirt,
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#308
by
Avron
on 02 Sep, 2006 19:26
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Over the last day or two a nuber of connections are made beteen the pad and the Mobile launch platform.. I have see a pic or two of the cables between the two, but have not seen the connections for fluids... Question, where are these connections located and how are they "closed off" (protected) for launch? Diagrams and pics would be most helpful..
As noted I have seen the cable connections but again dont know where they are located.. directions please..
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#309
by
norm103
on 02 Sep, 2006 19:56
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ok i have a question about the water that is used at lift off at the pad. first how much water is used. and second is this salt water or fresh watre? thanks
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#310
by
Jim
on 02 Sep, 2006 20:56
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norm103 - 2/9/2006 3:43 PM
ok i have a question about the water that is used at lift off at the pad. first how much water is used. and second is this salt water or fresh watre? thanks
Fresh. anround 100k gallons
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#311
by
Jim
on 02 Sep, 2006 21:00
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Avron - 2/9/2006 3:13 PM
Over the last day or two a nuber of connections are made beteen the pad and the Mobile launch platform.. I have see a pic or two of the cables between the two, but have not seen the connections for fluids... Question, where are these connections located and how are they "closed off" (protected) for launch? Diagrams and pics would be most helpful..
As noted I have seen the cable connections but again dont know where they are located.. directions please..
Fluids are on the east and west sides of the MLP. The connections are what you see on the sides of MLP posts on an empty pad. They remain open/connected during launch since they are on the sides and below the deck of the MLP. The TSM's have the umbilical disconnects at launchs.
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#312
by
Rybanis
on 02 Sep, 2006 21:55
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Question: Has there ever been a time when KSC has run low on LOX and LH? Are there plants on site?
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#313
by
Jim
on 02 Sep, 2006 22:02
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Rybanis - 2/9/2006 5:42 PM
Question: Has there ever been a time when KSC has run low on LOX and LH? Are there plants on site?
No
LOX plant is in Mims, FL (just north of Titusville) LH2 is in Louisana.
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#314
by
Avron
on 02 Sep, 2006 22:55
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Jim - 2/9/2006 4:47 PM
Avron - 2/9/2006 3:13 PM
Over the last day or two a nuber of connections are made beteen the pad and the Mobile launch platform.. I have see a pic or two of the cables between the two, but have not seen the connections for fluids... Question, where are these connections located and how are they "closed off" (protected) for launch? Diagrams and pics would be most helpful..
As noted I have seen the cable connections but again dont know where they are located.. directions please..
Fluids are on the east and west sides of the MLP. The connections are what you see on the sides of MLP posts on an empty pad. They remain open/connected during launch since they are on the sides and below the deck of the MLP. The TSM's have the umbilical disconnects at launchs.
Thanks Jim...
Where are the Pad /MLP electrical connects located?
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#315
by
dutch courage
on 03 Sep, 2006 12:11
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I once saw a picture of the huge number of electrical connectors to the pad. Does anybody have that picture?
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#316
by
Rocket Guy
on 03 Sep, 2006 15:10
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#317
by
Avron
on 03 Sep, 2006 15:21
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#318
by
Svetoslav
on 05 Sep, 2006 22:58
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We know there's always a slight difference between the performance of the two SRBs. What will happen if a significant difference is noticed during launch?
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#319
by
nacnud
on 05 Sep, 2006 23:29
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In a worst case senario where the right SRB lights and the other doesn't the stack would loop up and down into the VAB! Dunno about smaller variations.
OUCH 