Revision 10a January 2007 APPROVALS ATLAS LAUNCH SYSTEM MISSION PLANNER'S GUIDE

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ATLAS LAUNCH SYSTEM
MISSION PLANNER’S GUIDE

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FOREWORD
This Atlas Launch System Mission Planner’s Guide presents information on the vehicle capabilities of the
Atlas V launch system. A range of vehicle configurations and performance levels is offered to allow an
optimum match to customer requirements at low cost. The Atlas V vehicle family performance data are
presented in sufficient detail for preliminary assessment of your missions. The guide includes essential
technical and programmatic data and requirements for preliminary mission planning and preliminary
spacecraft design. Interfaces are in sufficient detail to assess a first-order compatibility. A brief description of
the Atlas V vehicles and launch facilities is also given.
Users of this guide are encouraged to contact the offices listed below to discuss the Atlas V launch vehicle
family and how the Atlas V family satisfies user requirements.
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This guide is subject to change and will be revised periodically. Revision 10 has extensive updates from the
Atlas Launch System Mission Planner’s Guide, Revision 9. The most significant change is this document
addresses only the Atlas V 400 series, Atlas V 500 series and Atlas V HLV configurations. An itemized list of
updates has been documented on the revisions page. Revision 10 of this document replaces all previous
Atlas Launch System Mission Planner’s Guide document revisions.
Change pages to this printed document will not be provided; however, the version on the CLS website will be
maintained. The most current version of this document can be found on the Internet at:
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Revision Date Rev No. Change Description
January 2007 10a Sections 1 and 5—Updates Include
• Changed data to reflect LMCLS and ULA organizations

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................1-1
1.1 Launch Services...........................................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Launch Services Organization and Function...............................................................................1-2
1.3 Launch System Capabilities and Interfaces.................................................................................1-3
1.3.1 Atlas V Launch System................................................................................................................1-4
1.3.2 Atlas V Launch System Environments.........................................................................................1-4
1.3.3 Spacecraft and Ground System Interfaces..................................................................................1-4
1.3.4 Atlas V Mission Integration and Management..........................................................................1-10
1.3.5 Spacecraft and Launch Site Facilities.......................................................................................1-10
1.3.6 Atlas V Launch Operations.......................................................................................................1-10
1.3.7 Atlas V Enhancements..............................................................................................................1-10
1.3.8 Supplemental Information.........................................................................................................1-10
1.4 Advantages of Selecting Atlas V...............................................................................................1-11
1.5 Conclusion................................................................................................................................1-11
2. ATLAS V MISSION DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE................................................................2-1
2.1 Mission Descriptions....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1.1 Direct Ascent Mission (1 Centaur Burn)......................................................................................2-2
2.1.2 Parking Orbit Ascent Mission (2 Centaur Burns).........................................................................2-2
2.1.3 Park to Transfer Ascent Mission (3 Centaur Burns)....................................................................2-2
2.2 Launch Vehicle Ascent Descriptions...........................................................................................2-2
2.2.1 Booster Phase..............................................................................................................................2-2
2.2.1.1 Atlas V 400 Series........................................................................................................................2-2
2.2.1.2 Atlas V 500 Series........................................................................................................................2-3
2.2.1.3 Atlas V Heavy Lift Vehicle............................................................................................................2-4
2.2.2 Centaur Phase.............................................................................................................................2-4
2.3 Mission Design.............................................................................................................................2-5
2.3.1 Geo-transfer Trajectory and Performance Options......................................................................2-5
2.3.1.1 Subsynchronous Transfer and Perigee Velocity Augmentation..................................................2-6
2.3.1.2 Short Coast Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit..............................................................................2-7
2.3.1.3 Supersynchronous Transfer.........................................................................................................2-7
2.3.1.4 Long Coast and Extended Coast Geosynchronous Transfer......................................................2-8
2.3.1.5 Three-Burn Geo-transfer/Geosynchronous Orbit Injection..........................................................2-9
2.3.2 Mission Optimization and Geo-transfer Performance Enhancement Options..........................2-10
2.3.2.1 Inflight Retargeting....................................................................................................................2-11
2.3.2.2 Minimum Residual Shutdown...................................................................................................2-11
2.3.2.3 IFR/MRS Combination..............................................................................................................2-12
2.3.2.4 Right Ascension of Ascending Node Control............................................................................2-12
2.3.3 Injection Accuracy and Separation Control...............................................................................2-12
2.3.3.1 Attitude Orientation and Stabilization........................................................................................2-13
2.3.3.2 Separation Pointing Accuracies................................................................................................2-16
2.3.3.3 Separation System....................................................................................................................2-17
2.4 Atlas V Sequence of Events......................................................................................................2-18
2.4.1 Mission Timelines......................................................................................................................2-18
2.4.2 Ascent Profiles..........................................................................................................................2-18
2.5 Performance Ground Rules......................................................................................................2-28
2.5.1 Payload Systems Weight Definition..........................................................................................2-28
2.5.2 Payload Fairing Performance Effects.......................................................................................2-29
2.5.2.1 Atlas V 400 Series.....................................................................................................................2-29
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2.5.2.2 Atlas V 500 Series.....................................................................................................................2-29
2.5.2.3 Atlas V HLV...............................................................................................................................2-29
2.5.3 Launch Vehicle Performance Confidence Levels.....................................................................2-30
2.5.4 Centaur Short Burn Capability..................................................................................................2-30
2.5.5 Centaur Coast Capability..........................................................................................................2-30
2.5.6 Heavy Spacecraft Lift Capability...............................................................................................2-30
2.6 Atlas V Performance Capability................................................................................................2-31
2.6.1 Short-Coast Subsynchronous and Supersynchronous Geo-Transfer Capability.....................2-31
2.6.2 Short-Coast Standard Geo-transfer with Reduced Inclination Capability.................................2-32
2.6.3 Minimum Delta-V to Geosynchronous Orbit Performance Data...............................................2-32
2.6.4 Earth-Escape Performance Capability......................................................................................2-32
2.6.5 CCAFS Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) Capability................................................................................2-33
2.6.6 VAFB LEO Capability................................................................................................................2-33
2.6.7 Intermediate Circular Orbit Capability.......................................................................................2-34
2.6.8 VAFB Elliptical Orbit Transfer Capability..................................................................................2-34
2.6.9 VAFB High-Inclination, High-Eccentricity Orbit Capability........................................................2-34
3. ENVIRONMENTS........................................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Prelaunch Environments..............................................................................................................3-1
3.1.1 Thermal........................................................................................................................................3-1
3.1.2 Radiation and Electromagnetics..................................................................................................3-3
3.1.2.1 Launch Vehicle Intentional RD Emissions...................................................................................3-3
3.1.2.2 Launch Vehicle Unintentional RF Emissions...............................................................................3-8
3.1.2.3 Launch Range Electromagnetic Environment.............................................................................3-8
3.1.2.4 Spacecraft Generated EMC Environment Limitation................................................................3-10
3.1.2.5 Electrostatic Discharge Events.................................................................................................3-11
3.1.2.5.1 Centaur Thermal Blankets........................................................................................................3-11
3.1.2.5.2 Payload Fairing ESD.................................................................................................................3-11
3.1.2.6 Lightning Protection..................................................................................................................3-13
3.1.3 Prelaunch Contamination Control and Cleanliness..................................................................3-13
3.1.3.1 Contamination Control Before Launch Site Delivery................................................................3-13
3.1.3.2 Contamination Control Before Spacecraft Encapsulation........................................................3-14
3.1.3.3 Contamination Control After Encapsulation..............................................................................3-14
3.1.3.4 Payload Fairing Helium Environment in Prelaunch Operations................................................3-15
3.2 Launch and Flight Environments..............................................................................................3-15
3.2.1 Spacecraft Design Load Factors...............................................................................................3-16
3.2.2 Acoustics...................................................................................................................................3-18
3.2.3 Vibration....................................................................................................................................3-20
3.2.4 Shock........................................................................................................................................3-21
3.2.5 Thermal.....................................................................................................................................3-22
3.2.6 Static Pressure (PLF Venting)..................................................................................................3-24
3.2.7 In-flight Contamination Control.................................................................................................3-24
3.2.7.1 Molecular Outgassing...............................................................................................................3-24
3.2.7.2 Nonvolatile Residue Redistribution...........................................................................................3-24
3.2.7.3 Particle Redistribution...............................................................................................................3-24
3.2.7.4 Payload Fairing Separation.......................................................................................................3-24
3.2.7.5 Booster Separation...................................................................................................................3-27
3.2.7.5.1 Atlas V 400 Series.....................................................................................................................3-27
3.2.7.5.2 Atlas V 500 Series and HLV.....................................................................................................3-27
3.2.7.5.3 Booster Retrorockets................................................................................................................3-27
3.2.7.6 Spacecraft Separation Event....................................................................................................3-27
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3.2.7.7 Collision and Contamination Avoidance Maneuver..................................................................3-27
3.2.7.8 Upper-Stage Main Engine Blowdown.......................................................................................3-28
3.2.8 Radiation and EMC...................................................................................................................3-29
3.3 Spacecraft Compatibility Test Requirements............................................................................3-29
4. SPACECRAFT INTERFACES....................................................................................................4-1
4.1 Spacecraft-to-Launch Vehicle Interfaces.....................................................................................4-1
4.1.1 Atlas V Payload Fairings..............................................................................................................4-2
4.1.1.1 Atlas V 4-m Payload Fairings.......................................................................................................4-5
4.1.1.2 Atlas V 5-m Payload Fairings.......................................................................................................4-6
4.1.2 Mechanical Interface—Payload Adapters....................................................................................4-8
4.1.2.1 Atlas Standard Interface Plane....................................................................................................4-9
4.1.2.2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle Adapters..............................................................................................4-10
4.1.2.3 Atlas V Standard Payload Adapters..........................................................................................4-11
4.1.2.4 Atlas V Truss Adapters.............................................................................................................4-13
4.1.3 Electrical Interfaces...................................................................................................................4-13
4.1.3.1 Umbilical Spacecraft-to-GSE Interface.....................................................................................4-15
4.1.3.2 Electrical In-Flight Disconnects.................................................................................................4-16
4.1.3.3 Spacecraft Separation System.................................................................................................4-16
4.1.3.4 Control Command Interface......................................................................................................4-16
4.1.3.5 Spacecraft Environment Instrumentation..................................................................................4-17
4.1.3.5.1 Spacecraft Telemetry Interface.................................................................................................4-17
4.1.3.5.2 Spacecraft Telemetry Options..................................................................................................4-17
4.1.3.5.2.1 RF Reradiation GSE Interface..................................................................................................4-17
4.1.3.5.2.2 Spacecraft Serial Data Interface...............................................................................................4-17
4.1.3.6 Spacecraft Destruct Option.......................................................................................................4-17
4.2 Spacecraft-to-Ground Equipment Interfaces............................................................................4-18
4.2.1 Spacecraft Console...................................................................................................................4-18
4.2.2 Power........................................................................................................................................4-18
4.2.3 Liquids and Gases....................................................................................................................4-18
4.2.4 Propellant and Gas Sampling...................................................................................................4-18
4.2.5 Work Platforms..........................................................................................................................4-19
4.3 Range and System Safety Interfaces.......................................................................................4-19
4.3.1 Requirements and Applicability.................................................................................................4-19
4.3.2 Safety Integration Process........................................................................................................4-20
4.4 Atlas V In-Flight Video Option...................................................................................................4-24
5. MISSION INTEGRATION AND MANAGEMENT........................................................................5-1
5.1 Integration Management..............................................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Launch Vehicle Responsibilities..................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Spacecraft Responsibilities..........................................................................................................5-1
5.1.3 Integration Organization...............................................................................................................5-1
5.1.4 Integration Program Reviews.......................................................................................................5-2
5.1.4.1 Mission Peculiar Design Reviews................................................................................................5-2
5.1.4.2 Launch Readiness Review..........................................................................................................5-3
5.1.4.3 Ground Operations Working Group.............................................................................................5-3
5.1.4.4 Ground Operations Readiness Review.......................................................................................5-4
5.1.5 Integration Control Documentation..............................................................................................5-4
5.1.5.1 Program Master Schedule...........................................................................................................5-4
5.1.5.2 Interface Requirements Documents............................................................................................5-4
5.1.5.3 Interface Control Document.........................................................................................................5-5
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5.2 Mission Integration Analysis........................................................................................................5-5
5.2.1 Coupled Loads Analysis..............................................................................................................5-7
5.2.2 Integrated Thermal Analysis—Preflight and Flight......................................................................5-9
5.2.3 PLF Venting Analysis (Ascent Phase).........................................................................................5-9
5.2.4 Critical Clearance Analysis (Loss of Clearance)..........................................................................5-9
5.2.5 Spacecraft Separation Analysis................................................................................................5-10
5.2.6 Spacecraft Post Separation Clearance Analysis......................................................................5-10
5.2.7 Pyroshock Analysis...................................................................................................................5-10
5.2.8 Acoustic Analysis......................................................................................................................5-10
5.2.9 Electromagnetic Interference/Electromagnetic Compatibility Analysis.....................................5-10
5.2.10 Contamination Analysis.............................................................................................................5-11
5.2.11 RF Link Compatibility and Telemetry Coverage Analysis (Airborne)........................................5-11
5.2.12 RF Link Compatibility and Telemetry Coverage Analysis (Ground).........................................5-11
5.2.13 Performance Analysis...............................................................................................................5-11
5.2.14 Stability and Control Analysis...................................................................................................5-12
5.2.15 Mass Properties Analysis..........................................................................................................5-12
5.2.16 Trajectory Analysis and Design................................................................................................5-12
5.2.17 Guidance Analysis....................................................................................................................5-12
5.2.18 Injection Accuracy Analysis......................................................................................................5-12
5.2.19 Launch Window Analysis..........................................................................................................5-13
5.2.20 Wind Placard Analysis (Prelaunch, Flight)................................................................................5-13
5.2.21 Range Safety Analyses.............................................................................................................5-13
5.2.22 End-to-End Electrical Compatibility Analysis............................................................................5-13
5.2.23 Postflight Data Analysis............................................................................................................5-14
5.2.24 Destruct System Analysis.........................................................................................................5-14
5.2.25 Mission Targeting......................................................................................................................5-14
5.2.26 Mission Peculiar Flight Software...............................................................................................5-14
5.3 Policies......................................................................................................................................5-15
5.3.1 Launch Vehicle Logos...............................................................................................................5-15
5.3.2 Launch Scheduling....................................................................................................................5-15
5.3.3 Spacecraft Launch Window Options.........................................................................................5-16
6. SPACECRAFT AND ATLAS V LAUNCH FACILITIES..............................................................6-1
6.1 CCAFS Atlas V Launch Facilities.................................................................................................6-1
6.1.1 CCAFS Spacecraft Processing Facilities.....................................................................................6-3
6.1.1.1 Astrotech Commercial Payload Processing Facility....................................................................6-3
6.1.2 Encapsulated Spacecraft Transport to LC-41...........................................................................6-13
6.1.3 CCAFS Atlas V Launch Site Facilities......................................................................................6-13
6.1.3.1 Vertical Integration Facility........................................................................................................6-13
6.1.3.2 Payload Support Van................................................................................................................6-14
6.1.3.3 Mobile Launch Platform............................................................................................................6-19
6.1.3.4 Launch Pad...............................................................................................................................6-20
6.1.4 Atlas Spaceflight Operations Center.........................................................................................6-21
6.1.5 Spacecraft Instrumentation Support Facilities..........................................................................6-24
6.2 VAFB Atlas V Launch Facilities................................................................................................6-25
6.2.1 VAFB Spacecraft Processing Facilities.....................................................................................6-25
6.2.1.1 Astrotech Facilities....................................................................................................................6-26
6.2.1.2 Spaceport Systems International Facilities...............................................................................6-29
6.2.2 Spacecraft Encapsulation and Transportation to SLC-3E........................................................6-34
6.2.3 Atlas V Space Launch Complex-3E..........................................................................................6-34
6.2.3.1 Mobile Service Tower................................................................................................................6-34
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6.2.3.2 Umbilical Tower.........................................................................................................................6-35
6.2.3.3 Launch Services Building..........................................................................................................6-35
6.2.3.4 Launch Operations Building......................................................................................................6-35
6.2.3.5 SLC-3E Spacecraft Support Services.......................................................................................6-35
6.2.4 Remote Launch Control Center................................................................................................6-36
6.3 Additional East coast and West coast facilities.........................................................................6-40
6.3.1 Additional CCAFS Processing Facilities...................................................................................6-40
6.3.1.1 NASA Facilities.........................................................................................................................6-41
6.3.1.1.1 Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility No. 2 PPF...................................................6-41
6.3.1.1.2 Payload Hazardous Servicing Facility.......................................................................................6-41
6.3.1.2 USAF Facilities..........................................................................................................................6-41
6.3.1.2.1 Defense System Communication Satellite Processing Facility................................................6-41
6.3.2 VAFB Facilities..........................................................................................................................6-42
6.3.2.1 Other Spacecraft Processing Facilities.....................................................................................6-42
7. LAUNCH CAMPAIGN.................................................................................................................7-1
7.1 Vehicle Integration and Site Preparation.....................................................................................7-1
7.1.1 Launch Vehicle and Spacecraft Integration.................................................................................7-2
7.1.2 Launch Services...........................................................................................................................7-3
7.1.3 Propellants, Gases, and Ordnance..............................................................................................7-4
7.2 Integrated Test Plan.....................................................................................................................7-5
7.3 Test Procedures...........................................................................................................................7-6
7.4 Atlas V Launch Vehicle Verification Tasks..................................................................................7-6
7.4.1 Factory Tests...............................................................................................................................7-6
7.4.2 Atlas V Launch Site Prelaunch Operations..................................................................................7-6
7.4.3 Atlas V Integrated Operations......................................................................................................7-8
7.4.3.1 Encapsulated Spacecraft Hoist/Mate...........................................................................................7-8
7.4.3.2 Postmate Functional Tests..........................................................................................................7-8
7.4.3.3 Postmate Special Tests...............................................................................................................7-8
7.4.3.4 Integrated System Test................................................................................................................7-8
7.4.3.5 Final Closeouts.........................................................................................................................7-10
7.4.3.6 Launch Day Operations............................................................................................................7-10
7.4.4 Atlas V Launch Countdown Operations....................................................................................7-10
7.5 Launch Capability......................................................................................................................7-12
7.6 Weather Launch Constraints....................................................................................................7-12
7.6.1 Avoidance of Lightning..............................................................................................................7-12
7.6.2 Ground Winds Monitoring.........................................................................................................7-13
7.6.3 Flight Wind Restrictions............................................................................................................7-14
7.7 Launch Postponements............................................................................................................7-14
7.7.1 Launch Abort and Launch Vehicle 24-hour Recycle Capability................................................7-14
7.7.2 Launch Abort and Vehicle 48-hour Recycle Requirements......................................................7-15
7.7.3 Safety COLA Constraints..........................................................................................................7-15
8. ATLAS V SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS......................................................................................8-1
8.1 Mission-Unique Enhancements...................................................................................................8-1
8.1.1 Dual Spacecraft System...............................................................................................................8-1
8.1.2 Dual Payload Carrier....................................................................................................................8-3
8.1.3 Dual Payload Carrier—Short.......................................................................................................8-4
8.1.4 Secondary Payload Carrier..........................................................................................................8-6
8.2 Atlas V Heavy-Lift Enhancements...............................................................................................8-7
8.2.1 Heavy Lift Payload Truss.............................................................................................................8-7
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8.3 Atlas Evolution.............................................................................................................................8-8
8.3.1 Overview......................................................................................................................................8-8
8.3.2 Phase 1 Wide Body Centaur........................................................................................................8-9
8.3.3 Phase 2 Wide Body Booster.....................................................................................................8-10
APPENDIX A—ATLAS HISTORY, VEHICLE DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION.............................................A-1
A.1 Vehicle Development..................................................................................................................A-1
A.2 Vehicle Design............................................................................................................................A-5
A.2.1 Atlas V Launch Vehicle Major Characteristics............................................................................A-5
A.2.2 Common Core Booster™............................................................................................................A-7
A.2.2.1 Booster Structure........................................................................................................................A-7
A.2.2.2 Aft Transition Structure and Heat Shield.....................................................................................A-9
A.2.2.3 RD-180 Engine............................................................................................................................A-9
A.2.2.4 Solid Rocket Booster...................................................................................................................A-9
A.2.2.5 CCB Conical Interstage Adapter.................................................................................................A-9
A.2.2.6 CCB Cylindrical Interstage Adapter..........................................................................................A-10
A.2.2.7 Centaur Interstage Adapter.......................................................................................................A-10
A.2.2.8 Centaur Conical Interstage Adapter..........................................................................................A-10
A.2.2.9 Centaur Aft Stub Adapter..........................................................................................................A-11
A.2.2.10 5-Meter Diameter Payload Fairing Boattail Assembly..............................................................A-11
A.2.2.11 Centaur Forward Load Reactor................................................................................................A-11
A.2.3 Common Centaur Major Characteristics...................................................................................A-11
A.2.3.1 Structure....................................................................................................................................A-11
A.2.3.2 Pneumatics...............................................................................................................................A-12
A.2.3.3 Propulsion.................................................................................................................................A-13
A.2.3.4 Atlas V Avionics........................................................................................................................A-13
A.2.3.4.1 Booster Avionics.......................................................................................................................A-13
A.2.3.4.2 Centaur Avionics.......................................................................................................................A-14
A.2.3.5 Centaur Extended Mission Kit...................................................................................................A-20
A.2.4 Atlas V Payload Fairing.............................................................................................................A-21
A.2.5 Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle Interface Accommodations....................................................A-21
A.3 Atlas and Centaur Production and Integration..........................................................................A-22
A.3.1 Organization..............................................................................................................................A-22
A.3.1.1 Factory Operations, Denver, Colorado.....................................................................................A-22
A.3.1.2 San Diego Facility, San Diego, California.................................................................................A-30
A.3.1.3 Harlingen Facility, Harlingen, Texas.........................................................................................A-32
A.3.1.4 Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida...............................................................................A-32
A.3.1.5 Vandenberg Air Force Base, California....................................................................................A-32
A.4 Vehicle Reliability Predictions...................................................................................................A-35
APPENDIX B—MISSION SUCCESS AND PRODUCT ASSURANCE........................................................B-1
B.1 Product Delivery System.............................................................................................................B-1
B.1.1 Product Assurance......................................................................................................................B-2
B.1.2 Atlas Launch Operations Product Assurance.............................................................................B-5
B.1.2.1 Payload Operations.....................................................................................................................B-5
B.1.2.2 Safety Operations.......................................................................................................................B-5
B.1.3 Mission Success—Independent Oversight.................................................................................B-6
APPENDIX C—SPACECRAFT DATA REQUIREMENTS............................................................................C-1
C.1 Interface Control Document Inputs.............................................................................................C-1
C.2 Spacecraft Design Requirements.............................................................................................C-11
C.3 Spacecraft Integration Inputs....................................................................................................C-12
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C.3.1 Computer-Aided Design Data Transfer Requirements.............................................................C-12
C.3.1.1 Prerequisites to Data Transfer..................................................................................................C-12
C.3.1.2 Data Transfer............................................................................................................................C-13
C.3.2 Coupled-Loads Analysis Model Requirements.........................................................................C-13
C.3.3 Spacecraft Thermal Analysis Input Requirements....................................................................C-13
C.3.4 Target Specifications.................................................................................................................C-14
C.3.5 Spacecraft Electromagnetic Interference and Electromagnetic Compatibility Certification Letter
and Electroexplosive Device Analysis......................................................................................C-14
C.3.6 Safety Data................................................................................................................................C-14
C.3.6.1 Missile System Prelaunch Safety Package..............................................................................C-14
C.3.6.2 Spacecraft Launch Site Procedures.........................................................................................C-14
C.3.6.3 Radiation Protection Officer Data.............................................................................................C-14
C.3.6.4 Spacecraft Breakup Data Requirements..................................................................................C-15
C.3.6.4.1 Inadvertent Spacecraft Separation and Propulsion Hazard Analysis.......................................C-15
C.3.6.4.2 Intact Impact Analysis...............................................................................................................C-15
C.3.6.4.3 Destruct Action Analysis...........................................................................................................C-15
C.3.7 Spacecraft Propellant Slosh Modeling......................................................................................C-15
APPENDIX D—ATLAS V PAYLOAD FAIRINGS..........................................................................................D-1
D.1 Atlas V 4-m Payload Fairings......................................................................................................D-1
D.1.1 Static Payload Envelope.............................................................................................................D-1
D.1.2 Payload Compartment Environmental Control.........................................................................D-11
D.1.3 Payload Access.........................................................................................................................D-14
D.1.4 Payload RF Communications...................................................................................................D-14
D.1.5 Customer Logo..........................................................................................................................D-14
D.2 Atlas V 5-meter Payload Fairing...............................................................................................D-17
D.2.1 Atlas V 5-m Static Payload Envelope.......................................................................................D-17
D.2.2 Payload Compartment Environmental Control.........................................................................D-20
D.2.3 5-m PLF Payload Access..........................................................................................................D-21
D.2.4 Payload RF Communications...................................................................................................D-21
D.2.5 Customer Logo..........................................................................................................................D-21
APPENDIX E—ATLAS V PAYLOAD INTERFACES....................................................................................E-1
E.1 Atlas V Standard Interface Plane................................................................................................E-1
E.2 Atlas V Launch Vehicle AdapterS...............................................................................................E-5
E.3 Atlas V Type A Payload Adapter.................................................................................................E-9
E.4 Atlas V Type B1194 Payload Adapter.......................................................................................E-15
E.5 Atlas V Type D1666 Payload Adapter......................................................................................E-23
E.6 Atlas V Type F1663 Payload Adapter.......................................................................................E-31

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