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LAUNCH COUNTDOWN SCRIPT |
| The countdown officially begins at T-4:30 from the stated opening of the launch window stated in Section 1110 of this OSD. At the opening of the countdown, it is assumed the vehicle and payload are staged on the launcher and the Pad/Blockhouse Voltage/Amp (V/A) checks are complete. |
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Shaded portions of the program time column of this countdown indicate these times are practice items conducted during the vertical payload checks |
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9000 COUNTDOWN PROCEDURES The following definitions describe the roles
and responsibilities of key NASA personnel: Test Director (TD):
The WFF TD has authority over all operations conducted on the WFF
Test Range. The TD is
responsible for assuring that all range policy, criteria, and external
agreements are satisfied during the operations.
The TD is the only person with authority to resume the countdown
after a HOLD has been declared. Mission Manager (MM): The
designated WFF MM is responsible for the planning, coordinating and
directing of operational support for assigned projects conducted at the
WFF Test Range. The MM is the
author of the Operations and Safety Directive (OSD), which is designed to
accomplish project objectives while complying with established policy,
criteria, and procedures. The
MM is responsible for coordinating and directing project activities as
necessary during the countdown. The
MM will apprise the TD and RSO of project status details and likewise keep
the project personnel properly informed of range operational status.
The MM also serves as Assistant TD. Range Safety Officer (RSO): The
WFF RSO is responsible for assuring the WFF safety policy, criteria, and
procedures are not violated during operations, and to assure that risks
are understood and are within acceptable limits.
The RSO has authority to stop work, or hold a launch if necessary.
The RSO will keep the TD and MM apprised of safety status, which
could affect launch operations. Launch Pad Supervisor (LPS): The
WFF or NSROC LPS is responsible for implementing operational procedures in
the launch area in accordance with the project OSD.
The LPS or his designated representative must be present and shall
monitor all procedures involving hazardous operations.
No hazardous procedures will be initiated without the LPSs
knowledge and consent. Operations Safety Supervisor (OSS):
The WFF OSS has authority over all hazardous operations performed
during preparation and launch activities.
The OSS or a designated OSS representative must be present and
shall monitor all procedures involving hazardous operations.
No hazardous procedures will be initiated without his knowledge and
consent. Payload Manager: The
Payload Manager will keep the MM apprised of program status.
The PM is responsible for assuring that programmatic objectives are
achieved. The PM has
authority, with the Test Directors concurrence, to conduct tests of
program systems in accordance with procedures. 9200
ABBREVIATIONS USED IN COUNTDOWN
9300
LAUNCH COUNTDOWN
All items are to be announced complete on
Channel 1 of the WFF intercom unless preceded by N for no response
required. Each item will be
performed only after previous items have been checked complete unless
directed otherwise by the Test Director or his designee.
Refer to page 9001 for the list of operator title abbreviations. All supporting elements of the operations are
expected to keep the RCC advised of their status throughout the countdown.
However, after the T-5 minute station check only personnel
reporting countdown items or elements which affect the GO/NO GO
criteria will report. The
elements are designated with an asterisk in the T-5 minute station
check. The countdown (program
time) will be stopped remotely by the Test Director (TD), Mission Manager
(MM), the Range Safety Officer (RSO), or the programmer on command by the
TD if necessary. This countdown officially begins at T-4:30
from the stated opening of the launch window stated in Section 1110 of
this OSD. At the opening of
the countdown, it is assumed the vehicle and payload are staged on the
launcher and pad/blockhouse voltage/amp (V/A) checks are complete. Shaded portions of the program time column of
this countdown indicate these times are practice items conducted during
the vertical payload checks.
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