scope:

This document presents the methodology for the development and application of the vibroacoustic and transient design and verification criteria for Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) managed launch vehicle and payload hardware. The following are included:

a. Environment definition

b. Design and verification criteria

c. Vibration and shock qualification test requirements and procedures

d. Design loads methodology

Authority.

This standard is to be used to aid in the development of random vibration, acoustic, and shock design and test criteria. It meets the intent of higher level NASA standards such as NASA-STD- 7001 and NASA-STD-7003.

Responsibility.

The Marshall Space Flight Center is responsible for implementation of this standard. Contractors fulfilling contracts that levy this standard shall adhere to the requirements included herein. Any deviation to the requirements in this standard shall require approval by the OPR.