Acronyms

Acronyms

STA: Structural Test Article
STE: Special Test Equipment
NDE: Nondestructive Evaluation
MDA: Manufacturing Development Article
TPS: Thermal Protection System
CLV: Crew Launch Vehicle
US: Upper Stage
S&T: Structures and Thermal
LVDT: Linear Variable Differential Transformer: a displacement measuring instrument
DCTC: ? maybe a way to use LVDT?
psig: psi gauge
RCS: Roll-Control System

Item names

Common Bulkhead, ~18' dia; 3' dia access port
LH2 and LOX Tanks
y-rings
bolting ring
LOX Aft Dome, Aft Skirt, and Interstage