| 4.8-6-1 Ensure SV lightning re-test criteria and monitoring capability are adequately addressed and implemented |
Phase C |
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Lightning mitigation is primarily provided by the launch complex structures, integration facility, payload fairing (PLF), and harness shield. However, lightning strikes close to the SV can damage the vehicle. Retest criteria in the event of a lightning strike should be established to minimize the likelihood of launching a damaged SV. To develop the retest criteria, a study is needed to determine SV sub-systems vulnerability. In absence of such a study, ensure the lightning re-test criteria are established using other methods. Ensure lightning monitor equipment is available at the launch site to determine whether the re-test criteria are violated. Ensure launch site procedures capture the necessary SV retest process.
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SFWC 4.13
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NA
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NA
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| 4.8-6-2 Ensure payload processing facility (PPF) readiness |
Phase C |
Phase D1 |
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For off-base PPF, assess the adequacy of the contractors' PPF requirements and processes, to include maintenance and calibration records (for cranes, A/C system, etc). For on base PPF, ensure all mission requirements are specified in the PRD/OR.
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SFWC 4.13
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NA
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NA
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| 4.8-6-3 Ensure fuel systems readiness |
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Ensure fuel/propellant/gas requirements are identified and ordered on time, ensure any sampling requirements are identified and the acceptance criteria specified in advance, and ensure all lessons learned from previous missions are incorporated in the launch procedures.
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SFWC 4.13
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NA
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NA
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| 4.8-6-4 Ensure rehearsals/integrated crew exercises and launch readiness |
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Ensure readiness of launch personnel to execute and support a successful launch day operations with emphasis constraint compliance and mission readiness to proceed into Cryo load and final terminal count. The purpose of rehearsals and ICEs are to focus on major launch activities and events that occur during the launch countdown, including status and decision (go/no-go) polling, anomaly resolution, communications, information flow, and net protocol. These activities serve to strengthen team knowledge of the launch countdown process, and ready the launch personnel to execute and support a successful launch day operations. Document any lessons learned from these exercises to incorporate changes/improvements.
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SFWC 4.13
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NA
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NA
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