Pop-top SRB's

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From: Gooding.WBST
Date: Tue, 14 Oct 1986 20:50

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   Consider the following scenario: A significant malfunction is
detected during the early part of an STS mission following lift-off.
The appropriate designated individual in mission control orders an
abort.  This order pops the tops of the SRB's off and away from the
orbiter.  Reverse thrust nozzles are now exposed and the SRB's top ends
are ignited.  The thrust of the already burning ends are effectively
countered allowing the orbiter to detach before the SRB's buckle and
submit to a destruct order along with the ET.  The orbiter makes a best
effort emergency landing based on speed, altitude, etc.  
   Is this a viable method in which to minimize the risks of STS
missions encountered from lift-off to SRB burnout?  

Steve <Gooding.WBST@Xerox.COM>

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