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PRO.LB.0.NT.003.ASC Issue. 6 rev. 3 Page: 3.15
4.2.2 PAYLOAD MOUNTING
4.2.2.1 Method
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Payload mounting shall be accomplished by M8 bolts, passing through interface pods flanges, as described
in section 3.1.4.
Payload mounting bolts shall be provided by the Payload Contractor.
4.2.2.2 Grounding point
PL - 4.2.2 - 2
The Payload Grounding Point shall be located as close as possible to the –Zs –Ys attachment foot and this
location shall be identified in the payload ICD. This Grounding Point shall consist in a ground stud as shown
in Figure 4.2-0 (TBC values are typical values which shall be defined by the Payload Supplier depending on
payload design). Moreover, this Grounding Point shall be redundant (so 2 ground studs).
(TBC)
(TBC)
Figure 4.2-0 : Ground stud configuration
4.2.2.3 Purging and venting interfaces
PL - 4.2.2 - 3
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(TBC)
(TBC)
The payload shall be vented to accommodate the specified barometric pressure rates of change for both
decreasing and increasing pressure but shall avoid any pollution problem during tests or handling on
ground.