Procurement and Inspection of Electronic Components Used in the Spaceborne Experiment HEAO-C2 Bilan des Composants Electroniques Utilises dans l'Experience Embarquee - HEAO C2

摘要

The parts policy and procurement results for the High Energy Astronomy Observatory experiment C2 (HEAO-C2) are reported on. The HEAO-C2 measures the isotopic composition of the most abundant elements in the cosmic ray range between beryllium and iron up to nucleon energies of 15 GeV. Information concerning parts lists, specifications, procurement (delivery delays, costs), and acceptance testing as well as test results are provided. Standards of quality are cited, and choice of manufacturer is discussed. Debugging, derating, construction analysis, scanning electron microscopy analysis, and destructive physical analysis are commented on. Inspection test results demonstrate the impact of quality control on equipment reliability.