Ground hazard analysis.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

An operator must perform and document a ground hazard analysis, and continue to maintain it throughout the lifecycle of the launch or reentry system. The analysis must— (a) (1) System hazards, including: (i) Vehicle over-pressurization; (ii) Sudden energy release, including ordnance actuation; (iii) Ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; (iv) Fire or deflagration; (v) Radioactive materials; (vi) Toxic release; (vii) Cryogens; (viii) Electrical discharge; and (ix) Structural failure. (2) Operation hazards, including: (i) Propellant handling and loading; (ii) Transporting of vehicle or vehicle components; (iii) Vehicle testing; and (iv) Vehicle or system activation. (b) (c) (1) The likelihood of any hazardous condition that may cause death or serious injury to the public must be extremely remote; and (2) The likelihood of any hazardous condition that may cause major damage to property not associated with the launch or reentry must be remote. (d) (e) (1) Analysis; (2) Test; (3) Demonstration; or (4) Inspection. (f) (1) A description of the methodology used to perform the ground hazard analysis; (2) A list of all systems and operations that may cause a hazard involving the vehicle or any payload; and (3) The ground hazard analysis products of paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section, including data that verifies the risk elimination and mitigation measures.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 450.185