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shiny detailed mockup of the vehicle the Apollo 15 crew is scheduled to land
on the moon next year.
Ma_or modifications to the original early configuration oP the LM
decent stowage hays were necessary. One of the bays was reworked so as
to accommodate the lunar roving vehicle which will provide the Apollo 15
crew mobility on the lunar s_rface, snother for the M_SA (modular equipment
stowage assembly) and still another for the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface
Experiments Package). In ad2ition the latest configuration for the
ladder and flight-type landing gear was added to the descent stage.
External geometry of the ascent, stage required a considerable number
of changes to conform to the configuration of the Apollo 15. In addition
the Mockup Section designed and engineered the construction of a compact
two-man instructor console station in the aft section of the ascent stage
which normally is filled with electronic gear. This instructor station_
just back of the crew as they stand at the LM control stations_ will
liverally permit the instructors to look over the shoulder of the astronauts
during training exercises as well as monitor what is taking place
on their consoles.
Other modifications included installations of the capability for
pressurizing the astronauts space suits, plus equipment to enable the crew
to use their water cooled garments in the L_ while suited.
Ail new instrument panels to conform with the Apollo 15 LM were
constructed and installed a2ong with stowage bags_ mockup controls_
environmental system panels_ and close-out netting (debris guards in the cabin).
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