![Transcription Center logo](/themes/custom/tc_theme/assets/image/logo.png)
This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.
Table 2 Routine EAFB Landing Concerns - Issue Overview [[3 column table]] | Topic | Issue | Response | | --- | --- | --- | | Cost | Program cost ~$1M + per flight + additional hardware if routine operation | Cost insignificant compare to safety | | | Turnaround flow is increased by 5 or 6 days | Improved turnaround with permanent based operation at EAFB (propsosed) | | | | Allow for 5-6 days in flow schedule (proposed) | | | Disrupts personnel work schedule at KSC and VAFB | Establish permanent EAFB based capability (proposed) | | Risk | Single string system (SCA, tail cone, etc.) - failure could stop program | Develop backup string or quick response recovery plan - purchase long lead items (proposed) | | | Increased handling risk (towing, lifting, etc.) could result in Orbiter damage | Procedure, placards handle these concerns | | | Turnaround flow increase may result from runway strength problems and weather delays - possibly up to additional week | Provide contingency time in vehicle flow (proposed) | | | Weather exposure risk to Orbiter TPS during ferry flights | Conservative weather and pathfinder reduce risk to acceptable level| | Other | Payload equipment/tapes exposed to ferry environment | On case by case basis concerns have been handled adequately | | | Interruption to EDW traffic | Negotiate with Air Force | -B10-