As a member of the SDOS contract team, TMI is responsible for the integration of payloads into the Microgravity Sciences Glovebox (MSG) on-board the International Space Station (ISS). In this role, TMI supports the MSG facility operation and integration, performs hardware and software integration of the MSG facility and the payloads, performs integrated engineering analyses, stowage engineering, integrated verification testing, safety assessments, and command and data handling integration.

Payload Requirements Support

As the payload integrator for the MSG TMI provides the technical integration efforts necessary to define a fully functional integrated MSG to payload configuration, which satisfies all applicable MSG interface requirements. TMI assures compatibility of the integrated payload with all required test facilities, MSG, and the applicable launch vehicle. TMI is responsible for maintaining the Investigation Interface Requirements Document to remain consistent with parent documentation. TMI is also responsible for developing and maintaining payload-specific requirements in payload-specific Interface Control Documents.

Integrated Analysis

TMI is responsible for performing integrated analyses of the MSG and the payload to insure interface and safety requirements are satisfied. Some specific analyses include:

• Penetration/containment analyses
• Power analyses
• Thermal analyses
• C&DH assessment
• EMI/EMC Analyses & Assessment of Test Results

Integrated Verification

TMI is responsible for the performance of all compatibility, interface and verification tests between the MSG and payload hardware/software based on requirements in the applicable payload-specific MSG ICD. TMI supports mission simulations and ground/flight end-to-end testing of integrated MSG configurations as required. TMI coordinates requirements, scheduling, and test product deliverables. TMI develops test plans, test procedures and resulting test data, and submits verification to the ISS Payload Engineering and Integration (PE&I) group at JSC. TMI collects and coordinates the review and approval of the payload verification data and develops and maintain a verification requirements, traceability, and closeout system to ensure successful operation of each integrated configuration. TMI is the responsible for coordinating issues with PEI regarding integrated stage analysis inputs and other verification submittals. TMI supports payload development teams in the origination of applicable waivers/deviations regarding MSG requirements or processes and coordinates the submission of any exception PIRNs required by ISS based on investigation verification inputs.

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