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| − | + | ==1.0 [[Mission Control]] Staffing Procedures== | |
| + | ==1.0.1 Mission Control Posts== | ||
There are 7 posts in Mission Control arranged in priority order: | There are 7 posts in Mission Control arranged in priority order: | ||
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| − | + | ===Notes=== | |
Note that [[Earth Station 1]], should it be online, should follow [[AUXCOM Procedures]]. | Note that [[Earth Station 1]], should it be online, should follow [[AUXCOM Procedures]]. | ||
Note that [[Mission Scientist]] is not a critical position, and need only be filled when [[Experiments]] are taking place. | Note that [[Mission Scientist]] is not a critical position, and need only be filled when [[Experiments]] are taking place. | ||
| − | + | ===Suggested Double Stations=== | |
If necessary a single person may be permitted to monitor two stations at once following the combinations suggested below: | If necessary a single person may be permitted to monitor two stations at once following the combinations suggested below: | ||
* AUXCOM and LOGS | * AUXCOM and LOGS | ||
* INCO and GUIDO | * INCO and GUIDO | ||
| − | + | ==1.0.2 Mission Control Shift Length== | |
A shift in [[Mission Control]] is 20 minutes long. Each shift will begin with a positions and software check, as explained in the [[LOGS Procedures#Shift Check|LOGS Procedures]]. | A shift in [[Mission Control]] is 20 minutes long. Each shift will begin with a positions and software check, as explained in the [[LOGS Procedures#Shift Check|LOGS Procedures]]. | ||
| − | + | ==1.0.3 Minimum Staffing Requirements== | |
The minimum number of Mission Controllers present in Mission Control at any time is three. In the case of fewer than seven Mission Controllers, stations should be assigned based on the [[Mission Control Staffing Procedures#1.0.1 Mission Control Posts|Priority List]] or doubled up according to the [[Mission Control Staffing Procedures#1.0.1 Mission Control Posts#Suggested Double Stations|List of Suggested Double Stations]]. | The minimum number of Mission Controllers present in Mission Control at any time is three. In the case of fewer than seven Mission Controllers, stations should be assigned based on the [[Mission Control Staffing Procedures#1.0.1 Mission Control Posts|Priority List]] or doubled up according to the [[Mission Control Staffing Procedures#1.0.1 Mission Control Posts#Suggested Double Stations|List of Suggested Double Stations]]. | ||
| − | + | ==1.0.4 Staffing Crisis== | |
If there are fewer than the minimum number of Mission Control Staff in Mission Control, the [[Flight Director]] will declare a Staffing Crisis, and follow the Staffing Crisis Resolution Procedures. | If there are fewer than the minimum number of Mission Control Staff in Mission Control, the [[Flight Director]] will declare a Staffing Crisis, and follow the Staffing Crisis Resolution Procedures. | ||
If a staffing crisis has been declared and the staffing crisis resolution procedures have been followed and there are at least the minimum number of Mission Control staff present, then the Flight Director will declare the end of the staffing crisis and follow the Staffing Crisis Normalisation Procedures. | If a staffing crisis has been declared and the staffing crisis resolution procedures have been followed and there are at least the minimum number of Mission Control staff present, then the Flight Director will declare the end of the staffing crisis and follow the Staffing Crisis Normalisation Procedures. | ||
| − | + | ===Resolution Procedures=== | |
* Verify that positions are allocated according to the Priority List | * Verify that positions are allocated according to the Priority List | ||
* Verify that all potential doubled stations have been doubled | * Verify that all potential doubled stations have been doubled | ||
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*The Mission Control Commander should proceed to locate more staff for Mission Control. | *The Mission Control Commander should proceed to locate more staff for Mission Control. | ||
| − | + | ===Normalisation Procedures=== | |
* Verify that positions are allocated according to the Priority List | * Verify that positions are allocated according to the Priority List | ||
* Inform the Habitat Commander that Mission Control is staffed and that their Special Discretionary Powers are no longer applicable | * Inform the Habitat Commander that Mission Control is staffed and that their Special Discretionary Powers are no longer applicable | ||
Revision as of 16:54, 11 March 2010
1.0 Mission Control Staffing Procedures
1.0.1 Mission Control Posts
There are 7 posts in Mission Control arranged in priority order:
| FLIGHT | Procedures |
| CAPCOM | Procedures |
| AUXCOM | Procedures |
| EECOM | Procedures |
| INCO | Procedures |
| GUIDO | Procedures |
| LOGS | Procedures |
| Mission Scientist | Procedures |
Notes
Note that Earth Station 1, should it be online, should follow AUXCOM Procedures.
Note that Mission Scientist is not a critical position, and need only be filled when Experiments are taking place.
Suggested Double Stations
If necessary a single person may be permitted to monitor two stations at once following the combinations suggested below:
- AUXCOM and LOGS
- INCO and GUIDO
1.0.2 Mission Control Shift Length
A shift in Mission Control is 20 minutes long. Each shift will begin with a positions and software check, as explained in the LOGS Procedures.
1.0.3 Minimum Staffing Requirements
The minimum number of Mission Controllers present in Mission Control at any time is three. In the case of fewer than seven Mission Controllers, stations should be assigned based on the Priority List or doubled up according to the List of Suggested Double Stations.
1.0.4 Staffing Crisis
If there are fewer than the minimum number of Mission Control Staff in Mission Control, the Flight Director will declare a Staffing Crisis, and follow the Staffing Crisis Resolution Procedures.
If a staffing crisis has been declared and the staffing crisis resolution procedures have been followed and there are at least the minimum number of Mission Control staff present, then the Flight Director will declare the end of the staffing crisis and follow the Staffing Crisis Normalisation Procedures.
Resolution Procedures
- Verify that positions are allocated according to the Priority List
- Verify that all potential doubled stations have been doubled
- Award the Mission Commander special discretionary powers in accordance with the Astronaut Commander Procedures
- Contact the Mission Control Commander with the details of the Staffing Crisis.
- The Mission Control Commander should proceed to locate more staff for Mission Control.
Normalisation Procedures
- Verify that positions are allocated according to the Priority List
- Inform the Habitat Commander that Mission Control is staffed and that their Special Discretionary Powers are no longer applicable
- Confirm that the Habitat acknowledges Mission Control's reclaimed authority
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