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Space Shuttle Orbiter Guidance and Control System Design
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An overview of the current space shuttle orbiter baseline guidance and control system is presented. The vehicle configuration, emphasizing the variety of control effectors utilized throughout the sequence of mission phases (wherein the vehicle functions successively as a rocket, spacecraft, entry vehicle, and airplane) is outlined, and the guidance and control techniques employed in the various phases and modes are presented. Finally, the manner in which the redundant, fly-by-wire guidance and control system is mechanized-utilizing a digital processing system-to meet stringent weight and reliability requirements is described.
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Minott, G. and O'Hern, E., "Space Shuttle Orbiter Guidance and Control System Design," SAE Technical Paper 740875, 1974, https://doi.org/10.4271/740875.Also In
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- Ehlers H. L. Peller J. B. “Space Shuttle Guidance, Navigation, and Control Overview.” Meeting 33 of the SAE Aerospace Control and Guidance Systems Committee May 1974
- Rubenstein S. Z. Shroyer L. O. “Digital Processing Subsystem for the Space Shuttle.” National Aviation Electronic Conference (NAECON) May 1974
- Cox K. J. Minott G. M. Peller J. B. “Space Shuttle Digital Flight Control System.” NASA Advanced Control Technology and Its Potential for Future Transport Aircraft July 1974