Mercury Capsule No. 16 Configuration Specification MA-8
Mercury Capsule No. 16 Configuration Specification MA-8
Mercury Capsule No. 16 Configuration Specification MA-8
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TABLE GF CONTENTS
Title Pa_e
3.0 17
3.1 C_teristics 17
3.1.1 Weight and Balance 17
3.z.Lz Gross Weight 17
3.Li.2 Launch Weight 17
3.1.1.3 Orbit Weight 17
3.1.1.4 Re-entry Weight 17
3.1.1.5 Abort Weight 17
3.1.1.6 zm_act Weight 17
3.1.1.7 Weight and Balance Summa_ 17
3.2 General Description 21
3.2-I Confi6uration 21
3.2.2 Selection of M_terlals 22
3.2.3 Fabrication 22
3.2.4 Interc_eability and Rei_laceability 22
3.2.5 Finish 22
3.2.6 Identification and Marking 22
3.2.7 Extreme Environmental Requirements 22
3.2.8 Lubrication 23
3.2.9 Reliability 23
3.3 Aerodynamic and Hy_LTo_c Considerations 25
3-_ Structural Desi6n Criteria 25
3-5 Capsule 25
3.5.1 Description 25
3.5.2 Construction 26
3.5.3 Entrance and Emergency Egress Hatch 26
3.5._ Exit Hatch 26
3.5.5 _i=iows and Covers 27
3.5.5.z Widow 27
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3.5.5.2 Cover 28
3.5.6 Antenna Assembly 29
3.5.'7 Antenna Cover 29
3.6 Heat and Micrometeorite Shielding 3o
3.6.1 Forebo_ _at Pro_ction" 3o
3_6.2 A_rbody He_ Protectlon 30
3.6.3 _Icrameteorlte Protection 0
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3.9.Lz Des_riptlon 53
3.9.1.2 Operational Sequence 54
3°9.Z.2.Z Pr_launch 54
3.9.1.2.2 Launch 55
3.9.1.2.3 Orbital 55
3.9.1.2.4 Re-entry 56
3.9.1.2.5 Post-La_ 56
3.9.1.3 Operational Modes 56
3.9.1._ Environmental Control System Warnln6 Indication 57
3.1o Stabilization Control Subsystem 58
3.10.z Automatic Stabilization and Control System 58
3.10.z.z Modes of Operation 58
3.10.L2 Sequence of Operation 58
3.1o.1.3 Rate Stabilization and Control System 6O
3.1o.1.3.1 Operation 6o
3.10.2 Horizon Scanner System 6o
3.10.3 Reaction Control System 61
3.10.3.1 Autcmatlc Control Subsystem 6_
3.10.3.2 Manual Control Subsystem 6_
3.1o.3.3 Operation 6a
3.10.3._ Tanks 63
3.11 Retrogrsde Rocket System
3.11.1 Description
3.11.2 Installation 65
3.11.3 Ignition 65
3.11._ Posigrsde Rocket System
3.12 Escape System 67
3.12.1 Description 67
3.12.2 Escape Rocket 67
3.12.3 Pylon Jettison Rocket
3.12._ Escape System Perf_
3.12.5 Escape System Sequence 68
3.12.5.1 Nol_ml Mission
3.12.5.2 Aborted Mission 71.
3.12.5.2.1 Abort Initiation 72
3.12.5.3 Abort Sequence OfT the Pad and Prior to 72
Tower Separation
3.12.5 •4 ........... After Tower Separation 74
3.13 Power Supplies 77
3.13.1 Main Power Supply 77
3.13.2 Stan_-B7 Power 77
3 •13.2.1 Isolated Power 77
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Government Installed
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TABLE OF FIG_I_8
1 General _ment 16
2 Atmospheric Properties 24
3-Axls Controller 52
6 Sequential Schematic 76
7a DC Power Control System Schematic 80
I.I.I MISSION - The flight 9b_ectives of the Mercury Model 133K Cap-
_ At1_s---c_b_tion--(M.A.C. No. 16/MA-8) shall be launch-
ing of this capsule into a manned semipermanent orbit and subsequent safe
ret_=u to the surface of the earth at a designated time and/or position th_
use of retro6rade thrust and aero_c drag. Orbital insertion shall occur
at appxx_cimately 528,496 intex-m_tional feet altitude (approximately 87 _utical
miles) at an inertial velocity of 25,719 feet per second. The elliptical
orbit shall have a peri6ee altitude of not less than 87 nautical miles and an
apogee altitude of not greater than 135 nautical miles. The nc_i.hal position
of the point at _nlch re-entz'y is initiated shall be such that impact occurs
in a prescx-lbed area in the Atlantic Ocean. Kowever, in the event of an
emergencT, it shall be possible for the astronaut to initiate re-entry at am_
point during an orbital cycle. The re-entry shall be accomplished by applica-
tion of re_ro6rade thrust to produce a perigee altitude within the atmosphere.
The ms_nitmle and direction of retz_mAe thrust shall be applied so that
angles of re-entry into the atmosphere at an altitude of _00,000 feet (approx-
imately 66 nautical miles) Till be between 0.73_ and 2.31 degrees. The atmos-
pheric forces used in trajectory or other calculations shall be based on the
atmospheric density and temperature variations presented in P_ph 3.2.7
and Figure 2 s herein.
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Evaluate the effects on an astronaut in the Mercury Model 133][
Capsule environment for the extended fli6ht time and demon-
strste that the capsule enviro_men_ is satisfactory during
the prelaunch, infli6ht, and post-la_ phases of the mis-
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329 Snorkel Inflow Valve By-pass Switch an_ Blow-off Door Interlock
3_ C_tor Replacement
Gage Limits
6 Swizzle Stick
7 Water Bottles
9 Inspection Items
21 Gros,-et - Adal_er
41 Battery install_tion
68 DC Am_llfler=Telemetry
71 Ox_Een Compatibility
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Parachute Coutainer
87 Capsule Installations
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3.5 CAPSULE
3-5.3 _ANCE AND EMERGENCY EGRESS HAT_ - The entrance and emergency
egress hatch in accordance with Drawing No. 45-35003, located
in the capsule conical section, shall be trapezoidal in shape as dictate_ by
the capsule configuration (see Figure I). The hatch assembly shall be of
construction similar to the basic capsule structure, designed to permit entry
into, and emergency egress from, the capsule. An explosive assembly, in
accordance with Drawing No. 45-35701, shall be incorporated in the hatch
assembly to serve as a means, when ignited, of breaking the seventy (70) hatch
attachment bolts. The explosive assembly shall be mounted about the hatch
perimeter and shall consist of a gasket type sill containing a continuous
sin61e strand of explosive charge to effect severance of the attachment bolts.
The str_ shall be ignited from both ends simultaneously to provide redun-
dancy. A push-button initiator, located on the hatch interior to the astro-
naut's upper right, shall, after removal of a safety cap and pin, ignite the
explosive charge when pushed by the astronaut. A pull initiator assembly
shall be provided for ground rescue utilization on the exterior of the hatch
beneath the shingles. Function of the pull initiator assembly shall be the
same as for the astronaut actuated initiator. The hatch assembly shall be
secured to the capsule structure by two wire springs in accordance with Draw-
ing No. 45-35058. These springs shall absorb the energy exl_ended by the
explosive charse and serve to prevent injury to personnel workin_ in the hatch
area during recovery operaticus. A cabin pressurization fittlng assembly
shall be located at approximately Z123.00 between stringers six and seven.
This assembly shall provide the necessary inlet and outlet ports for a
leakage check of the hatch seal prior to launch. Uponzccwpletion of the leak-
age check, the ports shall be sealed.
3.5.4 EXIT HATCH - The exit hatch, in accordance with Drawing No.
45-32C_3, shall be located in the small afterbody pressure bulk-
head. The hatch shall be d/sh-shape_ and _ be an inward opening, plug-
type hatch of reinforced aluminum construction. The hatch shall be held in
place by a retaining ring which, when latched in place, shall cause the hatch
to seal to the small pressure bulkhead. The retaining ring shall consist of
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of the outer window pane and both surfaces of the inner window assembly panes
shall be coated with a single layer of msgnesl_ fluoride (M_F2) film for
impeding thermal radiation into the cabin. A li6ht-polarized , transparent
filter, in accordance with Drawing No. 45-86034, shall be provided and
retained on the inner frame of the observation window for multiple ima6e sup-
pression and improvement of observation characteristics. Provisions shall
be incorporated for reduction of glare from the window supporting structure
and a_lJacent areas.
3.6
sl_ce_ about the outer surface. The adapter shall have ventilation _rovisions
for booster vehicle LOX environmental relief and _ressure equalization during
launch. An access door shall be provided between the intermediate rings
diametrically oyposite the _ valve o_euings for access'to the booster nose
and the capsule heat shiel_ area while on the launch I_. The a_apter shall
be attached to the capsule by a _ ring installation in accordance with
Dra_ing No. 45-72100. The clamp ring installation shall consist of three (3)
se_nented sections Joined by three (3) explosive tension bolts. Two (2)
explosive bolts can be initiated electrically from either end by a _ual
electrical system. The third explosive bolt _ be initiated electrically
from one end and by an initiator system which shall be used to supply a c_m-
pressed gas to the o_site end for initiating a percussion sap. Automatic
capsule-adapter separation shall be initiated by placing the SQUIB AI_ switch
on the main instrument l_nel in the ARM position prior to launch. Upon
sustainer engine thrust decay to 0.2Og as sensed by the cs_sule contained
cutoff sensor, the 0.20g contacts shall close, energizing the capsule-adapter
clamp ring bolts power relay, which shall initiate detonation of the explosive
bolts. Separation of the clamp ring bolts shall close the capsule-adapter
ring separation limit switches. This action shall initiate a firing signal
to the posigrade rockets (see Paragraph 3.11.4). In event the automatic
system does not function as indicated by the telelight sequence systeu (see
Paragraph 3.8.9.4), the override control ma_ be used. This override control
shall consist of a pull ring which must be actuated by the astronaut. Pulling
the ring shall actuate a limit switch which shall energize a redundant elec-
trical system for detonation of two (2) of the explosive bolts and shall
actuate an initiator for firing the third explosive bolt. Detonation of any
o_e explosive bolt shall s_te the clamp ring. Capsule-adapter separation
can be initiated by _ ccElnan_ (G-I on the sequential schematic, Figure 6,
76)
3.8 CREW STATION - The location and actuation of all astronaut oper-
ate_ controls, and the arrangement of instruments and warniu6
devices shall be in accordance with good human engineering practice. Restric-
tions imposed on the astronaut by the restraint system, pressure suit and
acceleration forces have been considered in crew station design.
3.8.4 FOOD AND WATER - The contractor shall make installation pro-
visions in accordance with Drawing No. 45-81231 for a food
container to be furnished by NASA. (See Appendix I-A. ) The container shall
allow proper storage and dispensi_ during fli@ht and shall be located to :he
astronaut's right between the hand controller and right-hand console. Food
shall be of the low residue type and shall be furnished by NASA for the mission
as defined in Paragraph i.i.i. A 2500 CC NASA furnished water bladder shall
be installed in the survival kit (see Paragraph 3.17.4). The water contained
in this bladder shall be available to the astronaut for use during the mission
through a retracting drinking tube which shall be stowed in a pocket along :he
upper edge of the survival kit. The survival kit shall also contain a desalt-
ing kit for water supply after a water landing (see Paragraph 3.17.3). Contents
of the enviro_nental control system coolant and condensate tanks may be used
as a water supply after _ by severing the closed end of a tube attached
to either tank.
3.8.6 NOZSE AND VIBRATION - The anticipLted noise level which shall
reach _he astronaut is estimated to be below 135 decibels during
maximum "g" conditions. Noise levels shall be attenuated by the cabin insula-
tion and by the as%ronaut's al_l. The noise attenuation provided shall be
great enou6h to permit two-_y cclnunication by proper selection of micro-
phones a_d earphones. Vibrations imposed shall be lessened by absorption
within the support couch structure.
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by the periscope housi_ (see Pa_ph 3.16.1). The instrument panel shall
extend around both sides and the top ed6e of the periscope such that the scope
_isplay shall agpear in the lower center of the instrument display. This
installation shall provide an optical reference point which falls at the inter-
sectic_ of statlans Z135.59 and TY 5.780. All instruments shall have white
indices an black background. The instrument panel shall be coded to indicate
s_eciflc functional areas by color. These shall he as fellows:
Fuel Inaicati_
Eleet_o_-am X
Blood Pressure X
Respiratory Rate X
_7 Ten_rature X
Voice Recoz_.la_ X
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Cabin PrHsure X X
X X
Coolant _umtlty X X
_dAty X X
Suit Pressure X X
1_efe_nce (See
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S_atlc Presn.-'e . X
Structural Tem_e_t_u_s X
F_pum_ __u_s X
Stabilization Control
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Altitude (Altimeter) X X
Rate of Descent X X
AC Voltage X X
DC Volta_ X X
DC Current X X
m_,l _msatlty X X
Horizon Scanner
Operation X
_nstrumentation Callbr_-
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Commic Radiation X
(:) Emergenc7
< Cabin Pressure X X
o2 _ity x X
02 Emergenc_ X X
Fuel _.=tlty x X
RetroWaznl.g x X
Retro Reset X X
Standby AC-Au_ X X
retrograde initiation. Signals of elapsed time from "time zero" and retro-
grade time shall be transmitted to telemetry as indicated in Figure 8_
Page 93. The retrograde set device, which may be reset m_nually or by _round
signals, shall provide ground monitored automatic retrognade firing. A "time-
to-go" light shall be internally lighted yellow for a period of 5 minutes prior
to retrograde initiation.
action has been taken, the telelight shall illuminate green as in normal
sequential operatlo=. In order of c3ronology, the followi_ shall appeLr on
the left-_ console:
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A_TO-_Y-_
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n_nclature caps and retentian clips. These shall be identical to the tele-
light assemblies as specified in Par_ph 3.8.9._ except for legends and
color of lights. _e foll_ warning li6hts shall appear:
CABIN PRESSURE Go
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Push On
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3.8.9.7 FUSE SW_ES - Fuse switches shall be provided for manual reset
of Interru_d circuits, lout actuation by the astronaut shall
be based upon his knowled@e of the capsule sysi_s an_ their functions.
special visual systems for indication of an intexTupte_ circuit shall be
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provided. Fuse switches shall be located on the main instrument l_nel and on
a switch l_nel in accordance with Drawing No. 45-81014 located to the astro-
naut's left, a_acent to the outer panel of the left-hand console. A solid
conductor shall be installed in one _osltlon of each switch in critical cir-
cuits (ind/cated below by *) to prevent complete loss of any of these circuits
due to a blown fuse.
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3.8.10 I__ - Li6htlng for the cabin insists and cameras shall
be a dual AC system utilizing floodli_hte located in the pres-
surized area. The lights, in accordance with Drawing No. 45-"('9r_'38_ _ba,__1
consist of four white, six-inch fluorescent tubes 3 each providing _ watts
illumination. One set of lights shall be located to the right and left of
the astronaut, one to a side. E_ch of these lights shall incorporate • dim-
mer slide to ;ermAt vazlatlon in light intensity. The slides shall confo1_n
to the curvature of the lights and shall contain tabs to permit ac_/_tlon by
the astronaut. The slides shall be maintained in amy position by friction
and shall be aperable thro_ aa7 selected light intensity from brlght to
_1 dark. For night-da 7 adaptabilAtT, each of these light assemblies shall
have a red filter slide mounted in the inner track of the slide assemblies.
The filter slides she/l contain tabs to permit actu_ticm by the astronaut an_
shall be operable either with or independent of the dimmer slldes. The fil-
ter shall be positioned either in the full "on" or full "off" position and
shall remain positioned _ f_ction. One set of lights of fixed intensity
shall be located to the as_ut's right and left, above and behin_ his head,
for instrument l_ael photographing. These li_te may be ccmtrolle4 kr act'ua-
tion of the PHOTO LXDB_S switch located on the left-hand console.
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3.9.1.2.2 LAUNCH - During the launch operaticn_ the cabin pre_ssure _lief
_will prevent the cabin-to-ambient differential p._e_ssure
(dp) from excee_ 5-5 PS_ and shall maintaln a cabin-to-anCient differential
pressure (dp) of &pprcximAte_V 5.5 PS_ thereafter.
The suit circuit compressor shall force gas through the pres-
sure suit, solids trap, carbon dioxide an_ odor absorber, heat excha_er and
water absorber. Pressure within the suit shall be maintained at 5 PSXA.
b. SUIT MODE - In this mode the astronaut will have his suit
face plate closed and the cabin atmosphere will be excluded.
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D_GE_CY MODE - In this mode of operation an automatic
and/or _annal emergency _ygen rate capability shall be
provided. The emergency c_ygen rate "_7 be used durlng
loss of cabin pressurization or during failure of the
closed enviro_nental control system. This axygen shall be
available for use in the sui_ mode (b) described above.
This system shall be used through the suit by a direct open
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c_Tgen system in which expired c_gen is discharged by being
duped into the cabin and then overboard. Provision shall
be rode to permit the use of remaint_ pri_y oxygen
for this mode; however_ special provision shall be made to
prevent loss of cxTgen to the cabin system if the cabin sys-
tem fails.
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3.10.1.1 MUDES OF OPERATION - The ASCS shall have four modes of automatic
operation. These shall be dsmper mode, orientatiou mode,
attitude-hold mode, and re-entry mode. In addition, the ASCS shall include
switching to allow alternate manual "fly-by-wire" and auxiliary damping modes.
In the "fly-by-wlre" mode, the automatic reaction control uozzles shall be
controllable by the astrouaut throu6h limit switches actuated by sticE con-
troller motion. The auxiliary damping mode shall provide rate damping Duly
and shall diseu6_e the automatic and "fly-by-wlre" functions. Other than
override controls, no l_rovisions shall be made for manual stepping of the ASCS
automatic sequencing.
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Rate damping, turn-around, and capsule orient@tiou %o the
orbit attitude of 3_ ° (blunt end up) in later aborts or
after cspsule-adapter se1_ratiou in nors_l orbital missions.
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through the capsule AC power system and shall supply DC outt_t signals of the
required polarity to provide roll and/or pitch signals up to a maximum of 35
degrees for torquing the attitude gyros in the ASCS. Yaw sensing shall be
achieved through torquing of vertical and directional gyros of the ASCS by
horizon scanner roll signal inputs. Pitch and roll sensing shall possess
sufficient accuracy to enable the astronaut to orient the capsule within + 5°
of the orbital attitude. _me scanners shall be energized at tlme-zero an_
shall function as indicated in the sequential schematlc_ Figure 6_ Page 76.
3.10.3.2 MANUAL CONTROL SYSTEM - The manual control subsystem shall con-
sist of a pressurization system, a fuel _LsCribution system an_
six thrust chamber emsemblies. The yaw, pitch_ an_ roll control each consists
of one ]_Ir of _t chamber assemblies with a siu_le pz_oz_ioual control
_llant valve. The helium pozClon of T/ze mmlual con_col subsystem shall be
identical to the eorres__ _oz_ion of the automatic subsystem. The manual
subsystem shall have a smaller cal_city for H20 2 than the automatic subsystem.
The manual control subsystem shall include & _wS-wa 7 vented selector valve to
provide selection of proportional toz_ue ¢ontz_l _ough three proportional
valves, or z_te conCzol (via RSCS) throush six solenoid wolves. The latter
solenoids shall receive positive emcl ue_p_tive torque eo,aancl signals fzrm the
RSCS rote &._er. The manual subsystem shall be coutz_lle_ bY _he astz_,_u¢
bY means of the 3-exls hand controller (see P_ph 3.8.8.2.1), and shall
be capable of overcoming the disturbance torque resulting f_ firing the
retroszmcle rockets. Sufficient _202 and helium shall be provlded _o main_in
damper operation until after main _ute deplo_aent, at which time the
H_O 2 shall be Je_isoned.
3.10-3._ TAREB - The helium tanks for each sTstem shall be located in
_he cabin and shall be of spherical fiberglas construction.
These Imn]m shall s_ore the helium at 2250 PSIG an_ l_essure fee(1 to the
H202 tank st MSO PSIG. The H20 2 tanks shall be s half-toroidal coufiguzstlou
contoul_:l to mount on the aft; pressure bulkhea_ be_en the bulkhead an_ the
heat shield. The _202 tanks shall be constructed of aluminum, insulate_ to
provide tenth,re coutrol, and incorporate a flexible 1_lastic blair to
l_rOvide l,:essu._efor positive expulsion of the ;;202 • Provisions for in*flight
Jettlsoui_ of ][202 after main l_ZSchu_e _-plo_t shall be provided..
HELIUM
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PRESSURE REGULATOR
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3.12. _-3 ABOI_ SE@DE_ OFF THE PAD ARD PRICR TO TOWERSEPARAZION - Upon
receiI_ of an abort cr-_=-_ from sources a, b, e, or d as c_-
lined in P_ 3.12.5.2.1, the foll_£n_ shall occur:
REVISED REPDPT
REVISED MODEL
eo
Simultaneousl7 with the input to the maximum alti._le seusor,
the capsule-adapter selm_tion seusor shall energize &
l_ver an_ control relay vhich shall close upon receil_ of &
to_er separation signal and transmit an abort signal to _he
tower sel_Lration abort interlock rela_ vhich shall cc_
the rate dsmping mode of the J_CS.
fo
_e l_lon clmp ring shall separate, the tower _ 8e_x_-
tion sensor shall euergize a _ an_ control
throu6h the tower ring 8eI_te interlock relaT, which u_n _
receiving a signal frcm the tower separation abort inter-
lock relay shall iuitiate firing of the _ylon Jettison roek_.
of the pylon Jet%isou rocke_ ahall actuate the t_er
separation sensor, vhich arms the landing sequence system
(see Pars_ph 3-17-1) au_ energizes HF cc_nicatious.
3._.-5-_
_
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MCDONNELL
OATE ST, LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGE
3.13.1 MAIN
POWER _ - The main power supply shall consist of three
vatt-hour silver-zinc batteries in accordance with Drawing
No. 45-79707. (See Appendix I-C, item 4 herein for electrical components. )
Terminal voltage of these batteries shall average approximately 24 volts with
a maximum of 29.6 volts and a minimum of 18 volts. The main batterles shall
be wired in parallel with power inserted or withdraw_ fram the Imxmllel cir-
cuit by an adjacent 0N-0FF switch. The main batteries shall _e capable of
providing power requlr_ments for the mission as defined in Para6raph i.I.i
hereln. :
Mercury Csgs_l.e
REVISEO MODEl.
placed in the E_ERG position by the astronaut. Isolated battery power may be
inserted into the sta_-by battery circuit if the ISOLATED _A_Y switch is
placed in the STAND-BY _osltlon by the astronaut.
3.13.3 AE POWER SYST_ - The AC power system shall consist of two stain
and one s_i-by static inverters and filters for conversion of
24-volt DC power to llS-volt, sing_-phase, _O-cycle AC power. An inverter
cooling system in accordance with Drawing No. 45-83135 shall be provided.
Thls system shall utilize freQn fr_ the capsule umbilical connection (see
Paragraph 3.13._.I) as necessary during prelaunch operations, and water from
the ECS coolant tank i_ umbilical separation throughout the mlsslon. Air
from the cabin fan (see ParaKra_h 3.9.1.2.3) shall be directed _o the vicinity
of the inverters through a screened duct installation in accordance with
Drawl_ No. 45-831_A to assist in dissipating heat resulting fr_ inverter
operation.
3.13.3.1 MAIN AC POWER SYSTEM - The main AC power system shall consist
of one 250 volt-ampere (VA) static inverter and one i_O VA static
inverter, in accordance with DrawlnK No. 45-797o9. The 250 7A inverter shall
supply AC power to the ASCS, horizon scanners, rate indicating system and
humidity indicators and cabin lights. The 150 VA inverter shall supply AC
power to the environmental control system fans. The inverters shall supply
AC power as specified during the launch, orbit and re-entry phases of the
mission as described in _ph l.l.l herein.
IqUrl_3PT .__
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OATI[ - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGE
d. C-Ban_rsdartracklngbeacon
REPDPr _:;--1_
REVISED
3.14.4.3.1.1 DI_ AUXIIJ3RY RESCUE BEACON - The UHF auxiliary rescue (Super
SARAH) beacon shall be _rimarily for establishing contact with
airborne search vehicles and shall have a llne-of-sight range of at least
i00 nautical miles. This unit shall consist of a UHF transmitter operating
on 243 MC. The beacon shall receive its power frc_ the 1500 watt-hour stan_-by
batteries through the stand-by bus and shall be capable of transmitting peak
power of 90 watts with an input of 6.2 volts DC for a period of twenty-four
hours. The unit shall be energized at antenna assembly separation. Provi-
sions shall be incorporated to prevent the auxiliary beacon transmitter from
tad/sting into the folded antenna (see Para@raph 3.14.6.6) during testing.
wmmm-mmmm
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.... ...,,.,j., . ,n.A.,-- ' MOO'L Mercury Capsule
REVISED
_tPoPT _3-16
3.14.6.2.1 _ (Continued)
both con_ receivers into the biconlcal antenna. The multiplexer shall be
compatible with the UHF descent antenna for use after Jettison of the bicon-
lcal antenna. This unit shall be located in the capsule pressurized area.
3.15.1
REVi$1[O RE_3PT
3-15-2
3-15-7 ISO.IA,
ZION AMPLIFIER - A dual-section isolation amplifier
asseabl_ in accordance with Drawi_ No. 45-88234 shall be pro-
videO. One section shall smplify VCO out-put to the EF ha_-line clreuit and
incoz3x)1_te pz_vlsious for a_Justment of the signal level al_lie_ to the _'
telemetry _l-_Ismlt-_eran_ tz_ 2 of the tape recorder. The x_mslnlng
sec"t;ton shall _erform l_enticsl functions for the LP haAS-line ci1_uit_ LT
telemetry tz_nsmi_er and trace 7 of the tape recorder.
.
IIA_ Z_ttC)r(R_V °T "AUG $I)
MCDONNELL
OATf 18 January 1962
ST, LOUIS, MISSOURI
REVISED
REVISED
REVISED REPOPT
ig
Sun-moon index - a _luated, adjustable 360-degree index
about the pez_lmeter for measurement of the angle of the
rising or setting sun or moon relative to the: capsule
longitudinal axis. A high-denslty sun filter shall
provided for viewing of the sun without eye discanfort
mo
Clear, yellow, red or neutral density optical filters
shall he m_I,I ly selectable by the-_tronau_.
REVISED
REPOPT
REVISED
MODEL
Mercury Capsule
REVISED
.OOEL Mez'_ry Capsule
3.17.1.3 - (continu )
runout of the 1-second time delay, the deployment gun main charge shall eject
the deplo_t gun IrcoJectile assembl_ to which the pilot chute bridle assembl7
shall be attached. The bridle assembl7 shall be attached to the projectile
assembly on one end and to the pilot chute canopy on the other. Upon extrac-
tion of _he pilot chute from the _eselwe chute bag, its lanTaz_ shall pull
the bag frum the _-,_ovez_' cc_t. _ resem_e chute shall then _ out
of the bag, which is permanently attached to the apex of the reserve chute
to assist _ of & more _trical chute deploy_nt.
3.17.2 _PACT sKIR_ - The caps'_ shall be equiy_ with & fiberglas/
silicon rubber-impregnated _ ski_ c_lying with
No. _.5-_2700. _ _ skirt aba.IA be attached to the e_j_mzle s'_z.uc-
asse_y by a _ _r ring at 120 points and %o the e_psule heat
shield at 189 points equally spaced around the heat shield on a radius of
appro 36 the Z ax s per No. -3 30o sha
• be capable of withstaudin_ lsndin_ i_pact loads for rater a_l earth landings
as speelfiea in M.A.C. Report No. 6693. A large _A.eesu_e bulkhea_ shlela con-
fonm_ to DrawinS No. _5-3_90 shell be Ins_11ed beWeeu the larSe _ressu_
bolEhas_ 8ha the heat shiela in secozdsnce wi_h Drawing No. _5-3200_, e=a
shall _ the heat shiela _ dsmaging the pressure bulkhead upon lauding.
_he impe_t skirt shall be _pable of extension by both automatic and manual
systems.
_hen the control relay for _he la_g ba_ ex_;eu_t _al_e is
energize_, a t_o-secon& timer shall staz_ simultaneously. If, after
secon_s_ the limit switches have no_ ret_nme_ _o & uo_al _osltlon_ the
LARDI_ _G _eleli_ht shall ill_ reel. _he astx,_Ar_ can then use &
I_ circuit _o fire the explosive valves _7 l_lacing _he LARDI_ BAG
switch in the MA_AL _osition.
Gauze compress
Gauze banda6e
Three injectors*
Fifteen oxy_etracy_line tablets (4 _ e_ch)
Six motion-slckness tablets (Meelizine - 3/8 "Eraln each)
(1) Sun_lasses
Pyr__cs vi_h the exneption of snorkel valve and heat shield release squibs
shall be installed at the launch site.
MCDONNELL
18 Jaauary 196a
OATE ST. t.OUIS, MISSOURI
_.0
5.0
6.0
_ora, l isn_
Lauding in the vicinity of _he launching
a_ Cape Canaver_l. _is local _,exTain shall
be st_tied so that _he soil _erlstlcs
used in lan_ing calculations rill represen_
coaservative values for a large _er_e_tage
of the l_SSlbilitles. _in_ _A-ii_ _n_ l_A_chute
angles used will be based on l_ro, babi_It-y
studies.
MCDONNELL
106
DATE ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGE
APPENDIX I-A
* The Survival Kit shall be packed by the contractor and. shipped to the
launch site for installation in the capsule.
MCDONNELL
OAT, 18 ,Tem_w.-_'
1962 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGE lot
REVISED RI[POPT
REVISED MOOEI.
z+.e,, Ncme_tu:_
el " ! 1 - Bottle
5.2 1- Re(lucez"
5.3 1 - Hose
RL_ISI_D , RIEPOPT
_IX I-B
REVISED MOOEL
_IX I-C
G_tAL
1 General Assem_,
Mercury, Incl_:
i
MCDONNELL
llO
PAGE
OA,E 18 Jammry 1962 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI
REPOPT
REVISED
MODEL
REVISED
m:_:mm_x z.4
Nomenclature
i, i I i
M.A.C. No,. Mfg. No..
_5-3230o-311
ti_, Yaclu_Ing:
Assembly 45-81o_5-301
_5-_1ooz-_6
s_
Hecovery_t_o
(See Item )
REVISED
.EPo,T 660_-16
REVISED
.OOEL Mercury Capsule
i
APR_DIX I-C
_3E_F/_IC_TICl
i ....
Ballast Assemb17
4.
REViSEO
,|zPo,'r _ _0_-16
REVISED
.OOtL .., Me_ Capsule
, i, • i
APPENDIX I-C
Gm L- (cont uea)
um m ca ,
Namenclature M.A.C. No. Mfg. No.
\ 1.14 1
Midsection
Electrical Ins_L1iaticn,
A_lation Shiela
\
\
REPOPT
...66o,_-16
RIEVISED
- (c:=_==ea)
IDE_._ Ir_ATin_
APPENDIX I-C
- (continu_)
_TIFICATICB
Enife
RS."#'ISEO
REPOPT 66o3-z6
RLrvIsEO
MOO EL. Mer.cur_ Capsule
APPENDIX I-C
GERERAL-(_n_nu_)
I]]_TIFICATI_
L.,.
AP'_'r_ 7-0
- (c_t_-a)
J
Itea Ast:_maut _ + !+i++++++
+ +++++ _ o ,
REVISED REPOPT
REVISED MODEL
_ZX I-C
ROCKET INSTALLATIONS
I_E_TIFICATIC_
AP_IX I-C
IDenTIFICATION
b
3 Airborne Equilm_emt,
Consisting of:
\ Honeywell:
GG 13AA-9
l MPa No: 41AE_
APPENDIX I-C
APPENDIX I-C
REPOPT 66o3-_,6
REVIS[O
MOOE_
R[VIStQ
_IX I-C
KLect_Icsl EO._lmm_%
Conslst.iu6 of:
System Filter
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66o3-16
IDENTIFICATICm
Nomencla%_re
i
REPQPT 6603-_-6
RIVIS£D
APPENDIX I-C
_c_aa_- (co=t_._)
ID_TIFXCATION
REPOPT
_o_-16
REVISED
MODEL.
Mercury Capsule
REVISED
i
APPENDIX I-C
.u=_mm: z-.g
_._CAT_
Nomenclature LA.C. No. 1_g. NO.
REVISED REPQPT
66o_-z6
REVISED MODEL. M_rcu:V Capsule
A_.HmlXI-C
corm_czos-_ ]g_m -,c_ .c_,,msmum_
4.79 1 Grimes:
(_m _o) 333_0-161-32"/
{
_.80 I Teleli_t Ass_ly Or_nes:
(_A_ SCOPE)
T_
REVISED
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EUZ_UCAL - (am_nu_)
S.A.C:,
No. Mfg. No.
Ncmenclatu_'e
RLrvIsIro MODEL
_IX I-C
ELECtriCAL- (Continued.)
_CATION
APPENDIX I-C
ELEC'/RICAL - (Contlnued)
II_E_TIFICATICa
APPENDIX 1-0
Z_P_II_CA_Cm
SclentAflc:
7oo5c
Scientific:
_3-2-300-020
_IX I-C
m2cmXCAL- (Co:_ue_)
ID_TIFICATICm
_IX I_
Minneapolls-
Nomenclature _,u,T.-e_ xo.
_ti¢ s%abil/za_on m
Contz_l S_'stem,
Canslstlng of:
REVISED REPOPT
REVISED MODEL
i, ,L
_]X I-C
ii
C(mTBOL SYSTEM
APPENDIX I-C
i, |
I2_TIFICATI0_
REPGPT
REVISED
MOOEt. ,
M.erc_uA_ Ca_)sule_
REVISED
, i,
I_IFIEATIC_
_-6_7oo-Io57 8o6O_TZ-OZO-ZZ
TanM ASsy., Ma_ .o
_5-6ZTOO-_Z_5 8o6o-_7o-133-5
T/O Assy., Pitch and Yaw,
_,-2k Lb., Ms=us.
_5-61TOO-i139 8o6o-ATo-II2-A9
T/C AssT., Pitch and Yaw,
2_ Lb., A_tic
_5-6ZT00-ZZ57 806o-_7o-z3_-5
6.30 1 T/C Assy., Roll, Lower,
1-6 L_., Manual
_5-6ZToo-zz58 806o-_7o-z3_6
6.31 1 T/C AssT., Roll, Upper,
1-6 Lb., Manual
&5-61TOO-ll_Z 8o6O-kTO-_-2_
6.32 i T/C AssT., Roll, Lo_er,
1 and 6 Lb., Autcm_tlc
_,5-617o0-11_ 8o6o-_7o-z_-z6
6.33 1 T/C Assy., Roll, Upper,
1 and 6 Lb., Automatic
APPENDIX I-C
_UTI_ICATION
6.49 z
6._ z
6.53 Z
REVISED REPGPT
APPENDIX I-C
IIa_TIr ICATI_
REPOPT
(/o0_-16_
REVISED
MODEl.
Me_n-y Ca=sule
REVISED
APPENDIX l-C
_IFICA_ION
Mfg. NO.
Ncmenclat_ M.A.C. No.
6.89
APPENDIX I-C
I_T'J_TnATION
REVISED REPQPT
66o_-16
MODEL
Mez_Lz'_ Ca_s_.e
REVISED
_IX I-C
C(24M_ICATIDN S_STm4
]_ERTIFICATION
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MCDONNELL
GATE 18 Jant_z7 1_2 142
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGE
REVISED REPGPT
REVISED MODEL
APPENDIX x-e
co_sI_ _ - (cont_=_a)
IDEW_]_IOA_ION
REVISED REPOPT
APPENDIX I-C
REPOP'r
66o3-16
REVILED
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIYIC_I_
REVISED RE_PT
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIFICATION
Sampling
---- .= _ ......
MCDONNELL
DATE
zS__ z962 PAGE
_6
ST, LOUIS, MISSOURI
APPENDIX I-C
COiem_C'A'0B-Fu'IRS_-'B_D
m_ - CC_mACTO_ mSmUZD
IDENTIFICATION
REVISED REPOPT
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIFICATION
66o3-16
RRVI$1[O REPOirT
._'mr I-C
IDENTIFICATION
8.58 1 90 ° Elbow 1
REVISED REP_PT
REVISED
v -I _ --I MODEl.
_TY I-C
m
Nomenclature M.A.C. No. AiResearch No.
APPENDIX I-C
IDEmTIFICATIC_
REVISED REPOP'r.
APPENDIX I-C
IDEBTIFIC2tTION
. /
8.76 1 F_on Orifice for 174260-1 45-83700-A77 17_906-_
i
• %
Pressure Regulator,
Consistin_ of:
R_ISED REPOPT
REVISED _DEL
APPENDIX I-C
_ICATION
8.Sk.z5 _5-8_7oo-i_7
REVISED REPOPT
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIFICATION
k..
I
_A¢ I_II:II (n|V ! _uG I_|
MCDONNELL
DATE
J_uar_l_2 ST. LOUII, MISSOURI PAGE
REPOPT,
REVISED
APPENDIX I-C
i
II_RTIFICATIC_
IDENTIFICA2ION
R|rpOpT
REVIS[D
MOOEL
Mercury Capsule
IqEVISID
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIFICATION
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIFICATION
REVISED REPOPT
REVISED MOOEL
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIFICATION
9 Instrumentation System,
Consisting of:
1 Programmer _5-88231-i
m_ ............
MAC |1|04 (RIr¥ ! AUG 4|) _,,.z.o. _JLJ_r;L_z=
MCDONNELL
DATE ze amu,_7 1962 ST. LOUIS, MIs|r, ouIql PA4E
APPENDIX I-C
INSTRUME_ION - (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
REPOIVl "
REVISED
I_S_AT_ON - (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
\_
MCDONNELL
oA,, 18 Jamm._ 1962 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGE
161
RLrvISEO REPOPT
APPENDIX I-C
INSTRUMENTATION - (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
APPENDIX Z_
II_TRUMEI_ATION - (Continued)
IDENTIFICATION
"C", Including:
APPENDIX Z-C
INS_D_TION - (Contlnued)
IDENT_ICATION
. r
MCDONNELL
z_
DATE ST, LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGE
1 APPENDIX I-C
_S_ION - (Contlnued)
IDENTZYICATION
Item
m Qty. Nomenclature M.A.C. No. Mfg. No.
i .-
L ---- l------- --
.................
_. . . 1"11 i,
MCDONNELL
oA'rE z8 J'anuar_ z_ ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI PAGI[
165
REVISED RI[POII'T
APPENDIX I-C
_IoN - (continue_)
Nomenclature
Instxmm_ntatlon Assy. -
Respiration Rate Trsms-
ducer.
Instrumentation Assy.
Temp. Pickup, Suit
Inlet Air
REPOFI'
REVISID
I_DOIL
Mereur_Ca_sule
REVISKD
APPENDIX I-C
__ow - (cont_ued)
IDEIIT_ICATION
REPOPT
•_. 66o3-16
REVISED
APPENDIX I-C
REVISED MODEL.
Mercury Capsule
, i W,l,,
APPEBDIX I-C
Item Nomen.clatur. e
I
i
MCDONNELL
DATE 18 Janua_ 1962 . ST. LOUIS, MISSQUR! PAGE Z6_
REVISED RerPOpT
66o3-16
Mercury Capsule
REVISED MOOEL
APPENDIX I-C
IDENTIFICATION
REI_PT
REVISEO
MODEl.
_rcuzT_s_e
REVISED o . •
IDENTIFICATION
REVISID REPOPT
APP_TDIX I-C
PYROTECHNICS*
ID_TIFICATIOU
_IX m ,i ml
I-C
ImZRO'_BCmlI_* - (Co=t_uet)
I
Z m L ZCA C
Item N_enclatup. e M.A.C. No.
J
D:_71"IYEATION