Human spaceflight operations : lessons learned from 60 years in space / edited by Gregory E. Chamitoff and Srivinas Rao Vadali.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Chamitoff, Gregory Errol, 1962- editor.

Vadali, Srinivas Rao, 1955- editor.

Series:

Library of flight

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manned space flight.

Physical Description:

xiv, 679 pages : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) ; 29 cm.

Place of Publication:

Reston, VA : American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Inc., [2021]

Summary:

"The purpose of 'Human spaceflight operations : lessons learned from 60 years in space' is to share collective experience on human spaceflight operations. The lessons learned are applicable to anyone working in the space industry as part of a current or future national or international space program, private space enterprise, human, or robotic mission. The book's chapters cover the primary technical disciplines related to spaceflight operations. In each case, the essential concepts and evolution of the systems and technology are discussed in some detail, but the focus is on how spaceflight operations are performed. Lessons learned are derived from incidents that occurred during actual space missions. Some of these lessons are explained directly by the astronauts who experienced them firsthand"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: 1. Introduction / Gerry Griffin

Importance of Lessons Learned

Evolution of Human Spaceflight Operations

Engineering & Operations in Human Spaceflight

60 Years of Spaceflight Experience

2. Mission Integration and Execution / Edward A. Van Cise

Mission Operations

Culture of Mission Operations

Inside the Flight Control Room

Flight Control Methods

Cultural Integration

Fundamentals of Flight Operations

Human Factors

Spaceflight Resource Management (SFRM)

Team Interactions

Failure Modes and Redundancy

Final Considerations for the Next Mission Control

References

3. Mission Engineering / George H. James

The Evolution of Mission Engineering

Characteristics of Mission Engineering

Functions of Mission Engineering

Time Frames of Mission Engineering

Levels of Awareness for Mission Engineering

The Future Evolution of Mission Engineering

Lessons Learned from Mission Engineering

Conclusions

Acknowledgment

4. Space-Based Power Systems / Scott Simmons

Power in Space

International Space Station

Power Operations

System Interactions

Practical Examples and Case Studies

5. Environmental Control and Life Support Systems / John Garr

The Evolution of Life Support Systems

The Crew

Atmosphere Control and Supply (ACS)

Atmosphere Revitalization (AR)

Fire Detection and Suppression (FDS)

Temperature and Humidity Control (THC)

Water Recovery and Management (WRM)

Regenerative Life Support

Emergencies

6. Command, Control and Communication / Dan Jackson

Space Communications

Command and Data Handling "The Brains" Between Communications Links

Crew Control, Monitoring and Interface to the CDH System

Space Communications Lessons Learned During ISS Assembly and Operations

The Future ofC3

7. Thermal Control Systems / Anthony Vareha

The Thermal Environment of Space

Thermal Control: Background Theory

Elements of a Spacecraft Thermal Control System

Operations

-Mission Control Center (MCC) and On-orbit

Failure Modes/Redundancy

8. Trajectory Design and Operations / Aaron Brown

Trajectory Design and Operations

Basic Orbital Mechanics

Building Blocks of Trajectory Operations

Fly the Mission: The Plan [→] Train [→] Fly Model

Lessons to Take Forward

Acknowledgments

9. Guidance, Navigation, Control and Propulsion / Aaron Brown

GNC Overview

Navigation

Guidance

Entry

Entry Guidance

Soyuz Entry

Control

Propulsion Systems

Conclusion: GNC/P Lessons for Future Spacecraft

10. Extravehicular Activity / T. Jordan Lindsey

Extravehicular Activity: The Big Picture

Spacesuits

Critical Support Systems

EVA Tools and Equipment

Training Facilities and Development

New Challenges for the Spacewalks of the Future

11. Space Robotics / Srinivas Rao Vadali

Types of Space Robotics

Robotics Design

Principles of Space Manipulators

Failure Management and Response

Operational Considerations and Tools

ISS Robotic Operations

Team Coordination

Training

Short Duration Missions

Future Operations

12. Science and Payload Operations / Eric Melkerson

Payload Operations

Skylab and Spacelab

-Precursors to ISS

ISS Timeline

-From the Perspective of Payload Operations

ISS, A One-of-a-Kind Research Facility

What Types of Facilities Support Science Onboard ISS?

ISS Utilization

Payload Operations Integration

Payload Operations Lessons Learned

Science and Research Operations in the Future

13. Spaceflight Medical Operations / Robert Sanders

Space Medicine

The Astronaut

Space Physiology

Medical Aspects of Spacewalking (EVA)

The Suit vs Astronaut

Physiology of Return to Gravity

Historical Medical Events

Medical Event Preparedness

Where Do We Go from Here?

14. Mission Planning / Alex Moore

Overview of Mission Planning

Team Dynamics

History of Mission Planning

Mission Planning and Project Management

A Day in the Life of ISS

Mission Planning Lessons Learned

The Future of Mission Planning

15. Mission Safety / David Witwer

Spaceflight is not Safe

Definition of Safety and Risk

Studying Abnormal Events and Lessons Learned

Responses to Perceived Risk

Response #1 Engineering Changes

Response #2 Revised Regulation

Response #3 Improving Human Behavior

Response #4 Improving Organizational Structure

Where is Human Spaceflight Now?

Recommendations for Future Human Spaceflight Operations

16. Spacecraft Processing and Launch Operations / Kenneth Koby

Evolution of the Kennedy Space Center

Space Shuttle Operations

The Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF)

Launch Pad Workflow

Landing Operations

A Spaceport for the Future

Closing Remarks

17. Astronaut Operations / Tyler Peterson

Astronaut History

Spaceflight Training

Dynamic Flight

Living and Working in Space

Lessons Learned for Future Missions

18. Epilogue / Mark McDonald.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Human spaceflight operations

ISBN:

9781624103995

1624103995

OCLC:

1224042818