Mass Properties Fac Manual.pdf

This is an operating manual for NASA's Mass Properties Measurement Facility (MPMS) that defines operations of the MRC Mark V Mass Properties Measuring System using the GSFC Controller. The manual details the setup, calibration, and operation procedures for measuring mass properties including center of gravity, moment of inertia, and products of inertia.

The manual includes specific technical requirements and procedures, including safety protocols for gas hoses and pressure relief valves, assembly instructions for the 37-pin connectors and pressure sensors, and detailed steps for leveling the MPMS platform. It provides comprehensive instructions for taking measurements at different angles (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°) and specifies operating parameters such as primary gas pressure (180 PSI) and backup gas pressure (140 PSI). The document includes appendices with definitions, data sheet templates, coordinate system diagrams, and a checklist for MPMS operations. The manual was initially released on 7/1/2015 and revised on 4/22/2019 to add setup and calibration process information.