Re: Launch sequence of events?

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From: Peter Jarvis
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1992 14:01

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In article <1992Nov9.054245.3985@news.duc.auburn.edu> forrepr@eng.auburn.edu writes:
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>Here's a good trivium...How can ANY engine develop more than 100% of rated 
>power output ?? (i.e. 104% ?)
>
Because 100% here means "of the original thrust specifications". Since 
upgrading and uprating has been done to the SSME's, they can now throttle
4% higher with 109% being max engine thrust. They are leaving a 5% safety
margin.

Peter Jarvis.............

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From: petej@phred.UUCP (Peter Jarvis)
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Subject: Re: Launch sequence of events?
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