Pegasus user’s guide – Orbital Pegasus User Manual
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Pegasus User’s Guide
TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONTINUED)
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8.3.1.
Trajectory Analysis .................................................................................................................. 54
8.3.2.
Guidance, Navigation, and Control Analyses.......................................................................... 54
8.3.3.
Coupled Loads Analysis .......................................................................................................... 55
8.3.4.
Payload Separation Analysis................................................................................................... 55
8.3.5.
RF Link and Compatibility Analyses........................................................................................ 55
8.3.6.
Mass Properties Analysis and Mass Data Maintenance ......................................................... 55
8.3.7.
Power System Analysis ........................................................................................................... 55
8.3.8.
Fairing Analyses ...................................................................................................................... 55
8.3.9.
Mission-Unique Software......................................................................................................... 55
8.3.10.
Post-Launch Analysis .............................................................................................................. 56
8.4.
Interface Design and Configuration Control ................................................................................. 56
8.5.
Mission Planning Schedule .......................................................................................................... 56
8.6.
Payload Documentation Support.................................................................................................. 56
9.
SHARED LAUNCH ACCOMMODATIONS .......................................................................................... 56
9.1.
Load-Bearing Spacecraft.............................................................................................................. 56
9.2.
Non-Load-Bearing Spacecraft...................................................................................................... 57
10.
NONSTANDARD SERVICES............................................................................................................... 58
10.1.
Alternative Integration Sites ......................................................................................................... 58
10.2.
Alternative Launch Sites............................................................................................................... 59
10.3.
Downrange Telemetry Support .................................................................................................... 59
10.4.
Additional Fairing Access Doors .................................................................................................. 59
10.5.
Optional Payload/Vehicle Integration Environment...................................................................... 60
10.6.
Enhanced Fairing Environment .................................................................................................... 60
10.7.
Enhanced Fairing Internal Surface Cleaning ............................................................................... 60
10.8.
Hydrocarbon Monitoring ............................................................................................................... 60
10.9.
Instrument Purge System............................................................................................................. 60
10.10.
Increased Capacity Payload-to-GSE Interface ............................................................................ 61
10.11.
Improved Insertion Accuracy Options .......................................................................................... 61
10.12.
Load Isolation System .................................................................................................................. 63
10.13.
Low Tip-Off Rate with Reduced Clamp Band Tension................................................................. 63
10.14.
Enhanced Telemetry Capabilities – Payload Data....................................................................... 63
10.15.
State Vector Transmission From Pegasus................................................................................... 63
10.16.
Payload Electrical Connector Covers........................................................................................... 64
10.17.
Payload Fit Check Support........................................................................................................... 64
10.18.
Payload Propellant Loading ......................................................................................................... 64