Test Standards for Flight Termination Receivers/Decoders
Abstract
This standard contains electrical performance testing methodology for tone-based Range Safety Flight Termination Receivers and Decoders. The test methodology defined here is applicable to all tone-based FTRs no matter where they are tested or where they are intended to be flown. It is the intent of this standard to provide commonality for vendor testing methodology of FTRs at all MRTFB ranges, NASA facilities, and vendor facilities. Future reference to MRTFB is assumed to include NASA facilities. Compliance with the test requirements in this standard will eliminate confusion of testing requirements between MRTFB facilities. This standard provides the methodology for testing range safety FTRs. It will outline the requirements for each test and establish the pass or fail criteria. Since specific FTS and range requirements vary, the actual FTR design requirements will also vary. The basic electrical design and performance requirements are contained in RCC Document 319-19, Flight Termination Systems Commonality Standard. Actual specifications for vehicle-specific requirements are outlined in the procurement specification or contract. All three documents (this standard, RCC-319, and the procurement specification) must be congruent and must be reviewed for specific pass or fail criteria. Prior to the start of ANY test, all procedures must be approved by the LRSO. This requirement applies regardless of who is performing the test or where the test is being conducted. The requirements of this standard apply to all range safety FTRs. If the procurement specification requires the FTR to have a special or peculiar feature that is not addressed in this standard, that feature must also be tested. The absence of a test methodology in this standard does not infer that the attribute does not need to be tested. Each test design must be approved by the LRSO for requirements and methodology. All FTRs that contain features not intended for range safety use will also be tested.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 2024
- Accession Number
- AD1228016