GNC (procedures)
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GNC, is the officer in Mission Control responsible for observing the takeoff and landing of the Habitat.
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While GNC is responsible for takeoff and landing, FIDO is responsible for all other flight characteristics.
Equipment
- GNC is allocated a computer in Mission Control
- Orbit Telemetry Software (Flight Path Above Ground)
- Transfer Orbit Calculator
- FIDO acts as an assistant to GNC during takeoff and landing
Training
GNC should have certification in MC PILOT.
Launch Window
It is GNC's responsibility to determine an appropriate launch-window for the Habitat taking into account:
- Mission Destination
- Necessity to dock with AYSE or ISS
Landing Site
The landing site will have been chosen as part of the Mission Objectives, it is GNC's responsibility to determine the de-orbit burn necessary to land at that location.
