Flying the Space Shuttle! The RCS OMS Pressure Meter скачать в хорошем качестве

Flying the Space Shuttle! The RCS OMS Pressure Meter

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most mission-critical instruments on the Space Shuttle: the RCS/OMS Pressure Meters. These gauges are the quiet guardians of maneuvering, showing astronauts the real-time health of the propellant systems that control orientation, burns, and survival in space. We break down what those PSIA readings really mean, how ullage pressure works, and why something as simple as “empty space” inside a tank can determine whether an engine fires—or fails. Here, we go far beyond surface-level explanations. You’ll learn how helium pressurization drives fuel and oxidizer in weightless environments, why ullage exists, and how engineers solved the problem of propellant behaving very differently in microgravity than it does on Earth. We don’t just explain the Shuttle’s system—we show you how the same physics appears across spacecraft, from the Orbiter to Apollo. If you’ve ever wanted to truly understand why these systems work the way they do, this is where that understanding finally clicks. What makes this Patreon unique is how immersive the learning becomes. Free members get access to detailed schematics so you can visually follow the system from tank to gauge. Paying members go several levels deeper—into comparative spacecraft analysis, Apollo schematics, and interactive VR walkthroughs that let you explore these systems inside historic spacecraft themselves. You’ll see how the Lunar Module measured ullage pressure, how fuel quantities were inferred, and why these design principles still shape spacecraft today. This isn’t trivia. This is operational knowledge. If you believe spaceflight deserves to be understood—not simplified—this Patreon is for you. By becoming a member, you unlock long-form, in-depth versions of these videos, exclusive system breakdowns, VR museum access, and behind-the-scenes projects that don’t exist anywhere else. Your support directly funds deeper research, better visuals, and more ambitious explorations of humanity’s spacecraft. If this episode expanded how you think about the Space Shuttle, share it with a friend—and if you’re ready to truly master how spacecraft work, join us on Patreon and fly deeper than ever before. 🚀 0:00 — Welcome to Spacecraft Guide 0:08 — Flying the Space Shuttle: Today’s Focus 0:52 — The Reaction Control System Orbital Maneuvering System Pressure Meters 6:06 — Join us for even more Space Shuttle Information!   / sivrmuseum