Discovering Leaks in the Primary Seal: Perform Experiments
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Question:
What is the problem confronting Boisjoly here? The shuttle
is already behind schedule, and the leaks in the primary seal
in Flight 51C in January 1985 occurred during the worst
temperature change in Florida history -- hardly everyday
conditions. Which of the following actions would be appropriate
to take at this point?
Answer: Perform experiments.
Good idea. What experiments?
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"Discovering Leaks in the Primary Seal: Perform Experiments"
Online Ethics Center for Engineering
5/21/2006 1:44:36 PM
National Academy of Engineering
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