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From: tindle@ms.uky.edu (Ken Tindle)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Re: SRB solutions
Keywords: Questions
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Date: 18 Oct 89 12:35:59 GMT
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I have heard that the SRB joint redesign has heaters and sensors to detect
hot gases that would signal O-ring failure.

What I wonder is: are said sensors being read by the flight computers with
the control program itself able to kick off the boosters?

To avoid a faulty sensor causing major trouble, I would guess that Houston
would have to order any such emergency manuver.  Or is it necessary to have
the boosters burn out first?  It might not be possible to fire the ordinance
devices while under thrust, but I can't speak on that.  I have a feeling
someone here does know, however.  :-)
 
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