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Practical Ferry-Resupply With The Titan III
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Practical considerations for an efficient ferry-resupply system are emphasized in this paper. Titan III performance capabilities are briefly reviewed, and the influence orbit characteristics have on ferry-resupply rendezvous is discussed. Logistic mission sensitivity to orbit altitude and inclination parameters as they affect payload, frequency of launch opportunity and phasing requirements is evaluated. The capability of launching on time and the ability to respond rapidly to a supply mission abort or scrub was found to be a prime system prerequisite. Advantages of a mobile launch system with back-up capability are clearly established.
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Lea, R., "Practical Ferry-Resupply With The Titan III," SAE Technical Paper 660446, 1966, https://doi.org/10.4271/660446.Also In
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- Dawley R. E. and Stanker, T. L. “Titan IIIC Orbital Access for Rendezvous Payload Capability.” Martin Company Technical Memo, February, 1965.
- Martin Company, “Orbit Parameters.”Based on spherical earth of 20,925,696 ft. radius and gravitational constant of 1.4076452 × 10l6 ft3/sec2, July, 1965.
- Lea R. H. and Basch, A. L. “Orbit Characteristics Affecting the Logistic Mission.” Martin Company Technical Memo, May, 1966. Drag characteristics based on 1962 U. S. Standard Atmosphere.