Space Mission Design Lecture 5
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Homework Assignment #2 (MS Word)
What's happening in space?
EVA 11 Preparation: The crew completed Orlan suit preparations by attaching ancillary hardware to the outside of each suit, including an Orlan Tether Adapter (OTA), Modified Mini-Workstation Swing Arm with Tool Caddy, Retractable Equipment Tethers (RETs) and the Multi-Use Tether (MUT). A digital still camera was also prepared for FE-1. The crew reviewed the EVA procedure with ground specialists at MCC-M and clarified a few points. A revised final timeline has been uplinked to the crew.
Progress Air Repress: A repress of the ISS cabin was performed using air from the 15 Progress tanks, resulting in an increase of approximately 25mm Hg to a total pressure of 764mm Hg.
MCA (Major Constituent Analyzer) Response to ppO2 (Oxygen Partial Pressure) Caution: Although the ISS ppO2 levels were above the Caution limit, the MCA did not mode from its normal sampling frequency to Rapid Sampling (every 10 sec) as expected. Trouble-shooting steps are being worked by ground controllers in MCC-H (Houston).
Elektron Shutdown: On August 30, 2004 the Elektron experienced another shutdown at 04:47 GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Elektron was restarted in 16 amp mode at 09:16 GMT. Specialists in Moscow sent up a new procedure for the crew to execute when restarting Elektron. Elektron was moded back to 20-amp mode as it was prior to the shut down.
AP News: Astronomers discover smallest planet yet outside our solar system.
Soyuz Spacecraft
http://www.rosaviakosmos.ru/english/eindex.htm
http://www.energia.ru/english/index.html
Soyuz vehicle history
Vehicle Configuration
Soyuz Applications
Crew compartment
Flight Overview
Systems
Homework assignment 2 (Individual Systems Research Report)
Each student will individually research one of the detailed spacecraft
system topics listed below, prepare a paper describing the topic, and
present an informational briefing to the class on the topic. As part of the
assignment, each student will schedule a conference with the professor to
discuss the topic. Material from the presentations will be included on
exams.
Administrative details of assignment:
Written report:
The paper should be 5-10 pages of student composed material (text, figures, tables, drawings, photos). The 5-10 pages do not include the cover sheet, table of contents, list of tables and figures, one page with a drawing or photo of the system, and reference page. Staple in upper left corner - do not bind or use another cover.
The cover sheet should include the following centered on the page: Title of your paper, class name and number, your name, date. It may include a photo or drawing of the system.
You should include at least the following sections: cover sheet, table of contents, list of tables and figures, introduction, drawing, figure or photo of the system, description of the system/sub-system, technical specifications, a discussion of the system use, function and operation, references. Other figures, tables, drawings, photos, etc are encouraged if appropriate to aid in understanding.
The paper should be on 8.5" x 11" paper, double spaced with margins of approximately 1 inch. Use 12 point font for the text, minimum of 8 point font on figures, etc..
References must be cited in the text of the paper and should be listed at the end of the paper in a standard accepted format.
Required references in addition to your textbook:
At least three from scholarly sources - books, technical journals, professor's space library
The written research paper is due at the start of class on September 21, 2004.
Conference with professor:
Two individual conferences must be scheduled and conducted.
The first conference conference should be done after conducting your initial survey research but before writing the paper or preparing the briefing. This conference must be completed no later than 5:00 PM Sept 9, 2004.
The second conference should be done after writing your draft paper and upon completion of your draft presentation. Note that class on Sept 16 is available for scheduling the 2nd conference - first come, first served. This conference must be completed no later than 11:00 AM September 16, 2004.
Sign up for a 10 minute time period with me for each of the conferences - schedule with me in person or via e-mail (if e-mail, expect a confirmation - if you don't get one, the conference is not scheduled).
Oral presentation:
Prepare and present a 5 minute briefing on your research topic to the entire class. Visual aids required - A Power Point is recommended. The purpose of your briefing is to provide detailed information about your topic to the class. You will be teaching them the topic.
A one page handout is required for each student and professor (28 total) - it should be a "stand alone" document - include the details of your topic and major teaching points. If you deliver one copy of your handout to me at least 24 hours before your presentation, I will make copies for the class.
Sign up for a time slot on the list outside my office, AE 329. Possible presentations dates are October 5, 7, 12, 14, 19 2004.
Grading will be in accordance with the score sheet below.
Individual Project Presentation Grading:
1-10 points possible for each topic:
Speaks clearly and loud enough
Good eye contact
Knowledgeable on topic
Technically correct
Organized, smooth transitions
Appearance – business attire
Professionalism, set up OK, on time
Proper use of visual aids
Provides well done & useful handout
Answers questions well
Possible individual project topics:
ISS CDH architecture, Shuttle GPC redundancy management, ISS C&W, CMGs, Passive thermal control measures, Shuttle cooling systems, SSMEs, ISS thruster system, Shuttle RCS, Ion thruster engine, Fuel cells, Solar arrays, ISS battery and charging system, Shuttle C&W, ISS Robotics, EMU / Orlan, CDRA, Vozduch, ISS water recovery system, Shuttle waste management, ISS waste management, Advanced water recovery, Advanced CO2 system, Electron O2 system, Advanced O2 system, Shuttle communications systems, ISS communications systems, Trace contaminant removal systems, ISS USOS or RS atmosphere monitoring, Sensors - pick three of: Star trackers, IR horizon sensors, magnetometers, sun sensors, RGAs, GPS, etc), ISS USOS or RS attitude and state determination, Others – clear with professor.