Sea Launch User's Guide

Encapsulation cell
The encapsulation cell is an environmentally controlled cleanroom used
for the preparation of the payload fairing and the interface skirt and payload
structure. This cell contains all the equipment necessary to mate the
spacecraft to the adapter, and encapsulate that assembly within the payload
fairing.
Lobby
The lobby of the PPF is available for viewing the activities within the
encapsulation cell. A break room is connected to the lobby.
Ordnance facility
An ordnance storage building (building 2) is located near the PPF at the
Home Port. This building is used to store the packaged explosive items
for use by the launch vehicle and its payload.
Customer warehouse/storage
facilities
Building 10 (fig. 9-1) is available to the customer for storing supplies,
shipping containers, and other miscellaneous equipment. Storage areas
can be secured with access controlled by the customer. With prior coordination,
additional customer storage may be arranged.
The pier
The pier (fig. 9-1) provides facilities for mooring, servicing, and supplying
the Sea Launch vessels. The pier has all the provisions necessary for
providing communications, water, and sewer services to the vessels while
in port. It also has equipment for loading fuel, personnel, and equipment
on board the vessels.
Building 4
Building 4 provides office and conference space for customer personnel.
Also within building 4, a pair of remote control rooms is provided for
customers who wish to control or monitor their operations in the PPF remotely.
Building 3
Building 3 (fig. 9-5) at the Home Port provides the facilities for the resident
Home Port administrative and professional staff. This building consists
of offices, a training area, conference rooms, and a break area.
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