Acronyms
What does the acronym NCR stand for?
Non-Conformance Report
When removing/disconnecting a connection, where do you pull from?
Connector
What does PDU stand for?
Power Distribution Unit
What are two things to be done when a non-conformance is confirmed?
Tag, segregate, quarantine, systematically move the item to quarantine, write the NCR, etc.
How many kids does Brenda have and what are their genders?
Everyone look at Brenda for the answer.
What does the acronym ECM stand for?
Engineering Change Management
True or False. Three to five conductor strands outside a crimp are acceptable.
False
What is the main purpose of a spacecraft battery?
To store and provide electrical power.
On Jira, you can search NCR’s by NCR number and what two other ways?
Part number and serial number.
On Thunder, who was our immediate customer?
MDA
What does the “PS” stand for in RL-PS-000?
Process Specification
What is the term for damage caused by a harness rubbing against the structure?
Chafing.
What does EMI stand for?
Electro-magnetic interference.
***OPEN BOOK*** According to RL-BP-004, who can transition a NCR?
Any trained employee.
Name three companies that Rocket Lab has acquired.
SolAero, Mynaric, Motiv Space Systems, Geost, ASI (Advanced Solutions Inc), Sinclair Interplanetary
What does the acronym QMS stand for?
Quality Management System
True or False. Damaged insulation is acceptable if continuity still passes.
False.
What spacecraft test is commonly used to verify systems operate correctly in vacuum and temperature extremes?
TVAC (Thermal Vacuum Test)
***OPEN BOOK*** In what specification document can you find what the responsibilities of different roles are in the Containment process?
RL-SOP-058
Who is our COO, department VP, and adjacent department supervisors?
Frank Klein, Brad Clevenger, Brian Mattingly and Shane Richter.
What does the acronym MPS stand for?
Master Production Schedule
What test commonly reveals poorly supported harnesses on spacecraft?
Vibration testing.
A spacecraft component powers on but does not communicate with ground support equipment. Name the most likely first thing to verify.
Connections/cabling (GSE harnesses)
What is the main purpose of Configuration Control?
To ensure the correct version/configuration is used.
Name all the avionics components on Thunder
BCR, PDU, RSA, SAU, PPU's, cOBC, and radios.