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Team MicroSAPs
Adam DubinskasConor HainesRivers LambJennifer LinLee McCoyShan Mohiuddin
Christopher NickellMonsid Poovantana
Binh TranMichael Tuttle
Whitney WaldronJia-Qi Zhou
April 24, 2003
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MicroMAPSMeasurement of Air Pollution from Space (and small)
USC UnitsSI UnitsItem
14 lb62.8 NWeight
6.75 in17.1 cmWidth5.75 in14.6 cmHeight
10 in25.4 cmLength
Gas Filter Correlation Radiometer Detects absorption spectra in IR Compares with known gases in
cells Altitude profiling
Originally for NASAs SSTI Lewis and Clark
Lewis failed in orbit Clark cancelled on ground
Saved in a box at NASA LaRC
CAD drawing courtesy of Resonance Ltd.
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Science Mission
Figure courtesy of University of Wisconsin.
Chemical and Transport Processes in Troposphere
CO - indicator for global warming Reduces atmospheres cleaning
capacity
MicroMAPS Goals Map the following:
Concentration 3-D distribution Evolution/Transportation
Track specific emissions events Validate existing data and models
CO concentrations downwind of large-scale biomass burning, Sept. 2000, MOPPITT
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Three Platforms
MicroMAPS1
(1) Resonance Ltd., (2) Scaled Composites
Proteus2
DedicatedAircraft
DedicatedSpacecraft
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Spacecraft Advantages
Pre-existing spacecraft plan
Near global coverage
Observe transport processes over time
Instrument environment
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Spacecraft Layout
Velocity Vector Nadir
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Spacecraft Features 3 year lifetime
425 km BOL altitude degrade to 300 km Launch as secondary payload
Designed for Athena II, Delta II, Taurus Physical Quantities
Mass: 131.7 kg Span: 4.9 m; Height: 0.81 m
3-axis stabilized Communication in S-band
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Proteus Advantages Allows low risk opportunity to prove
instrumentation technology Low Cost Altitude Profiling Variable Flight Schedule Proven/Current Support Technology Easy/Modular Construction Preexisting knowledge base Low Cost
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Instrument Suite
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Instrument Suite Attributes
Sealed Nitrogen atmosphere with desiccates Pump/purge environmental regulation Base platform doubles as large thermal mass Thermal monitoring system Power management and filtration system Internal and external data retrieval systems Easily detachable from Proteus Room for future additions to payload
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Dedicated AircraftPlatform Advantages More detailed local data Respond to and track emissions
events Multi-aircraft, multi-instrument
coordinated missions Lower cost
Aircraft RFP Cruise altitude > 60,000 ft Endurance > 36 hours Range > 7,000 NM Cruise Velocity = 250 ktas Modular Payload < 250 lb capacity
I hope theres something interesting down there.
ANYTIME, ANYWHERE
Figure courtesy of NASA
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Aircraft Layout
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Aircraft Features UAV Low-wing monoplane
High aspect ratio wing Axi-symmetric fuselage, tail booms A-tail
Modular payload bay in fuselage nose Rear-mounted turbofan Retractable tricycle landing gear
QuantityItem
1,200 lbSL Trust
62.0 ftSpan3,000 lbTOGW
28.0 ftLength
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Aiolos Spacecraft DesignRivers Lamb
Jen LinBinh Tran
Mike TuttleJosh Zhou
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Synopsis Orbit analysis
Subsystem solutions
Cost analysis
Summary
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Orbit AnalysisPropulsion?
Launch:June 1, 2007
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Orbit Analysis Orbital decay depends on
altitude, density, and ballistic coefficient
Goal: 3 year lifetime Use EOL altitude of 300
km for design BOL altitude of 425 km
(CB = 74 kg/m2)
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Inclination
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Orbit Determination
Surrey GPS Receiver (SGR-10) Two antennas Position Accuracy: 15 m Velocity Accuracy: 1.5 m/s Power Consumption: 5.5-7.0 W Size: 160 x 160 x 50 mm Mass: 1 kg
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Launch VehicleForeign
GTO
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Cost Comparison
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Cost per kg to LEO (FY00$K/kg)
Athena I
Athena II
Delta II (7920)
Pegasus XL
Space Shuttle
Titan II
Taurus
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Athena IIProperties
1650Payload (kg to 425km, 64)20Orbit Injection Accuracy (km)
6.1 x 2.3Payload Faring (m)8.0Axial Load (g)1.8Lateral Load (g)30Mid Longitudinal Frequency (Hz)
KLCLaunch Site (for 64)
0-2Flight Rate (units per year)
13.3Cost per kg to LEO ($K/kg)3/5Flight Record
26Unit Cost ($M)
12Mid Lateral Frequency (Hz)
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Delta II 7920Properties
4000Payload (kg to 425km, 64)9.3Orbit Injection Accuracy (km)
8.49 x 2.9Payload Faring (m)6.0Axial Load (g)2.5Lateral Load (g)35Mid Longitudinal Frequency (Hz)
VAFBLaunch Site (for 64)
10-12Flight Rate (units per year)
9.8Cost per kg to LEO ($K/kg)103/105Flight Record
50Unit Cost ($M)
15Mid Lateral Frequency (Hz)
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TaurusProperties
1050Payload (kg to 425km, 64)29.6Orbit Injection Accuracy (km)
5.5 x 1.6Payload Faring (m)8.0Axial Load (g)2.5Lateral Load (g)25Mid Longitudinal Frequency (Hz)
VAFBLaunch Site (for 64)
0-2Flight Rate (units per year)
14.3Cost per kg to LEO ($K/kg)5/6Flight Record
20Unit Cost ($M)
25Mid Lateral Frequency (Hz)
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First Choice?
Ranked the vehicles: Cost Environment Reliability Availability Mass to Orbit Payload Volume0
5
10
15
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Athena II Delta II Taurus
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ADCS
Velocity Vector Nadir
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Attitude Determination
Two Ithaco Conical Earth Sensors Roll and pitch Accuracy: 0.1 Power Consumption: 8 W Size: 0.99d x 1.18 mm Mass: 1.1 kg
Requirement: 0.5
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Attitude DeterminationFive Surrey Sun Sensors
Accuracy: 0.5 Power Consumption: 100 mW Size: 95 x 107 x 35 mm Mass: 0.3 kg
Ithaco Magnetometer (IM-103) Power Consumption: 100 mW Size: 55 x 42 x 36 mm Mass: 0.227 kg
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Attitude ControlRequirement: 2.5 (nadir)
EOL(10-6 N-m)
BOL(10-6 N-m)
Torque
3003.8Aerodynamic
2.62.6Solar Radiation5351Magnetic
7.67.2Gravity Gradient
37064Worst Case
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Attitude ControlIthaco Momentum Wheel (TW-16B32)
Momentum Capacity: 16.6 N-m-s Reaction Torque: 32 mN-m Power Consumption: 6.5 W Size: 255 x 93 mm Mass: 5.9 kg
Three Ithaco Torquer Rods (TR30CFN) Linear Moment: 12 A-m2 Power Consumption: 0.9 W Size: 18d x 381 mm Mass: 1 kg
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Electric Power System
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Power Operating Conditions Who needs how much power and when
Two major operating environments Daylight Eclipse
Subsystem needs based on average and peak power conditions
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Power Usage Profile
551Computer111Receiver
75.51GPS Unit0.50.55Sun Sensor0.10.11Magnetometer16162Earth Sensor4.82.73Torque Rod50171Reaction Wheel
Peak (W)Average (W)QuantityComponent
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Power Usage Profile
167.684.9526Totals771
Charge ControlUnit
27.216.151MicroMAPS14142
Solar ArrayDrive
502Solar ArrayDeployment
3001TransmitterPeak (W)Average (W)QuantityComponent
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Solar Array Supply component power
needs in daylight Recharge batteries Use of Spectrolab triple
junction cells
24.5 %Efficiency (Production)26 %Efficiency (Lab)2.275 VVoltage2.352 gMass191 mThickness28 cm2Area
Solar Cell Info
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Solar Array
Solar Array Power Requirements PSA (425 km) 181 W PSA (300 km) 188 W
Beginning and End of Life Capabilities PBOL 254 W/m2 PEOL 250 W/m2
Array Area and Mass ASA 0.75 m2 mSA 7.24 kg
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Solar Array
14Cells in series20Cells in parallel280Total cells in array
Composed of 2 panels 490 mm by 800 mm
2 axis of rotation Pitch and Yaw Achieved using Moog
biaxial gimbals
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Energy Storage Provide power in eclipse and
augment array power in peak condition
Use of SAFT lithium-ion batteries
0.25 mHeight0.054 mDiameter1.132 kgMass
3.6 VVoltage125 Wh/kgSpecific Energy Density
Battery Info
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Energy Storage 30% depth of discharge and ~17000
cycle lifetime
Required battery capacity: 371 Wh 3 cells in parallel (to achieve capacity) 8 cells in series (to achieve bus voltage)
Total pack mass: 17.5 kg
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Communication
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CommunicationAeroAstro S-Band
Transmitter w/HPA 2.2-2.3 GHz Power supply: 28 V, < 30 W 127 x 50.8 x 25.4 mm Up to 10 Mbps RF output power
2 to 5 W 0.5 kg
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Communication
AeroAstro S-Band Receiver 2.025 2.120 GHz Power supply: 5 V, < 1 W 76.2 x 50.8 x 25.4 mm 1 to 9.6 kbps 0.18 kg
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Communication
SSTL S-Band QuadrifilarHelix Antenna ~0.5 kg 2.01-2.1 GHz uplink 2.22-2.29 GHz downlink 100 X 100 X 500 mm
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Command and Data Handling
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Command and Data Handling
SSTL OBC 386 Intel 386EX 128 MByte ramdisk Power supply: 28 V, 5 W 330 x 330 x 32 mm 1.7 kg
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Structural Design
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Structural Design
Material Properties Aluminum 7075-T73 plates
Structural Design Structural dimensions Subsystem specifications
Optimization and Final Design
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Material Properties
150 W/mKThermal Conductivity, kAL27 GPaModulus of Elasticity, GAL0.321Poissons Ratio, AL
20 MPam1/2Fracture Toughness, KALIC
0.08 %Elongation, eAL
71 GPaYoungs Modulus, EAL
390 MPaYield Strength, ys
460 MPaUltimate Tensile Strength, ult
24 (106.K)-1Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, AL
ValueQuantity
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Aiolos Dimensions
Deck Height
Face Width
Edge Width
263.9Face Width609.6Edge Width
6.4Ceiling Thickness15.9Wall Thickness
812.8Total Height406.4Deck Height304.8Inscribed Radius
Value (mm)Quantity
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Aiolos Mass Profile
74.7Empty Structure
6.4MicroMAPS57.0Subsystem Total
4.25Thermal
131.7Aiolos Total
25.9Power1.0Orbit Design1.2Communication1.7C&DH
16.6ADCSMass (kg)Subsystem
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Structural Design
Velocity Vector Nadir
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Thermal Management
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Temperature Limits
50-20AeroAstro S-Band Transmitter
532---Aluminum 7075-T73
400-269Aluminized Kapton (MLI)
300SAFT Lithium Ion batteries
60-40AeroAstro S-Band Receiver
50-5Computer
90-90Surrey 2-Axis Sun Sensors
60-20Ithaco 3-Axis Magnetometer
71-34Ithaco Magnetic Torquer rods
70-55Ithaco Reaction Wheel
48.9-6.67MicroMAPS instrumentMax Temp (C)Min Temp (C)Component
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Internal Power Dissipation
2.42.4SAFT Lithium Ion batteries
2.82.2GPS Unit
Active (W)Non-Active (W)Component
2.02.0Computer/Processor
2.82.8Battery Charge Control Unit71.9839.26Total Power Dissipation
0.40.4AeroAstro S-Band Receiver120SSTL S-Band Transmitter
0.20.22-Axis Sun Sensors (x5)0.040.04Ithaco 3-Axis Magnetometer
6.46.4Conical Earth sensors (x2)1.921.08Magnetic Torquer rods (x3)
206.8Ithaco Reaction Wheel10.886.48MicroMAPS instrument
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Environmental Fluxes
246220Earth IR36%28%Albedo
13530Solar
Daylight (W/m2)Eclipse(W/m2)
Source
1687.56281.6Total
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Thermal Insulation Aluminized Kapton outer layer
Indium oxide coating 2 mil thickness BOL: =0.39, =0.75 EOL: =0.47, =0.75
Mylar film middle layers (18) Aluminum backing 0.5 mil thickness =0.15, =0.34
Aluminized Kapton inner layer
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Thermal Insulation Layers separated by non-conductive
nets made of Dacron Evacuate air using vent paths
Prevent MLI from billowing during depressurization of launch
Small perforations in all layers Held together by stitch or buttons
at interval Attach to Aiolos using Velcro strips
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Passive Components
Radiator Aluminum, located on
side panels Coated with white paint
Barium Sulfate w/ polyvinyl alcohol
=0.06, =0.88
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Production Cost Analysis
1,386.716.927 kgADCS5,050.14Total
902.991.7 kgC&DH1,409.5125.86 kgPower148.064.25 kgThermal
1,029.0774.67 kgStructure173.791.18 kgComm
TFU Cost(FY03$K)
Mass Parameter
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Aiolos Summary Functional platform for achieving
instrument science goals
Provides 3 year continuous monitoring of transport processes
Subsystems designed for maximum performance at reasonable cost
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Questions
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Proteus Instrument DesignAdam Dubinskas
Lee McCoyChris Nickell
Whit Waldron
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Overview Instrument Suite Overview and Structures
Computer and Data Acquisition
Environmental Telemetry
Power
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Instrument Suite Overview and Structures
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Instrument Suite MicroMAPS Instrument PC104 Stack MicroMAPS Power Supply (2) NBF50 NB50S CB5S Gasket Nose cone/platform assembly
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Instrument SuiteMicroMAPS Instrument
Dimensions in inches
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Instrument SuitePC104 Stack
Dimensions in inches
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Instrument SuiteMicroMAPS Power Supply
Dimensions in inches
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Instrument SuiteAuxiliary Power Supply Elements
CB5S EMI Filter
NB50S Main Power
NBF50 EMI Filter
Dimensions in inches
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Instrument SuitePlatform
Dimensions in inches
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Instrument SuiteNose Cone
Dimensions in inches
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Instrument SuiteNosecone/Platform Assembly
Courtesy of Dr. John Companion
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Computer and Data Acquisition
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ComputerCPU Board MZ104+
www.tri-m.com
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ComputerCPU Board MZ104+ ZFx86
Dual Intel 82559ER 10/100 BaseT EthernetDual 16550 compatible RS232 Serial
Up to 115.2K BaudDual IDEDual USB v1.1Enhanced Bidirectional Parallel PortPhoenix BiosDual Watchdog timersDiskOnChip
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ComputerCPU Board Utility/Interface Board
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Computer Operating System
Linux RAM
64 Megabytes SDRAM single Dimm Power Consumption
Depends on amount of RAM and CPU bus frequency
CPU Board
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ComputerCPU Board Mechanical Specifications
PC104+ compliant form factor3.55x3.775x0.9 (90mm x 96mm x 23mm)
Weight0.15 lb (0.07 kg)
Heat Distribution33, 66, and 100 MHz operation
-40F to 185F (-40C to 85C)133 MHz operation (over-clocked)
-4F to 158F (-20C to 70C)
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ComputerVehicle Grade Power Board HE104
www.tri-m.com
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ComputerPower Board HE104
50 Watt DC-DC High Efficiency ConverterCleans and filters power for the PC104 computer
+5V, +12V Outputs (-5V, -12V optional)6V - 40V Input RangeHeavy Duty Load Dump Transient 5000W
SuppressorsUp to 95% Efficiency in Load RegulationRemote On/Off Logic Level control
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ComputerPower Board Mechanical and Electrical
Specifications
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ComputerCT104 PC104 Enclosure
www.tri-m.com
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ComputerCT104 Enclosure
Anodized Aluminum constructionAnti-shock mounting padI/O interface EndcapsSecurely mounts PC104 cards using four
rubber corner guides
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ComputerEnclosure Mechanical Overview
Holds PC104+ compliant form factor3.55x3.775 (90mm x 96mm)
Customizable endcaps for various I/O setupsSelected 6 Heightfor later expandability
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Environmental Data Acquisition
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Instrument Suite Environment Internal Environment
Pressurized at 5 psi using Ultra High Pure Nitrogen (UHP) Humidity will be kept at or near 0 percent
Temperature will not be regulated Instrument and component temperatures will be
monitored
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Instrument Suite Environment
1-Wire Bus Supplies control, signaling, and power over a single-wire
connection Monitor temperature, pressure, and humidity We will utilize a linear topology type of 1-Wire network
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Instrument Suite Environment
TEMP05 Serial Interface between
1-Wire network and PC104
Able to read up to 60 temperature, pressure and humidity sensors
Produced by MidonDesign
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Instrument Suite Environment Temperature Sensor
DS18S20 Digital 1-Wire Thermometer by Dallas
Semiconductor Operating range of -55 to
125 degrees Celsius Internal pod temperature will
vary between -10 to 50 degrees Celsius during flight
3.0 to 5.5V supply voltage range
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Instrument Suite Environment Pressure Sensor
BAR-2001S by Point Six, Inc. Internal pod pressure held
constant at 5 psi 5.0 V supply voltage
Humidity Sensor HMP-2001S by Point Six, Inc Internal pod humidity at or
near 0 percent 5.0 V supply voltage
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Instrument Suite Environment Sensor Placement
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Power
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Power Configuration Proteus power: 28 +/- 0.5 V-DC
Voltage must be cleaned and regulated to within MicroMAPS limits
Power must be supplied for the PC-104 and environmental sensors
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Manufacturers
Martek Power Commercial off the shelf DC-DC
converters Military Grade screened to environmental
conditions DigiKey
D-sub 9, 15, 50 connectors and pins #20 AWG hook-up wire
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Components Primary Converter: NB50S
50W 28V-28V DC converter Cleans and regulates power input from Proteus NBF50S EMI Filter to minimize noise on input signal 3 x 1.5 x 0.38
PC104 Converter: CB5S 5W 28V-15V DC Converter Provides ample voltage and current for the data
acquisition and environmental monitoring suite 1.0 x 1.0 x 0.38
NB50S, CB5S, Martek Power Abbott, Inc. , http://abbottelectronics.com
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Components MicroMAPS Converter Option 1: NB45T
45W 28V 5, 15V DC converter Compact power supply capable of providing all necessary
power to MicroMAPS Used in conjunction with secondary NBF50 EMI filter to
minimize noise 3.0 x 3.0 x 0.38
MicroMAPS Converter Option 2 Supplied by NASA 28V Input; 5, 15V DC output Significantly larger than NB45T No further information currently available
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Components EMI Filter: NBF50
Thermally non-dissipative device Less than 1.0 volt drop across the NBF50 Does not require external components 2 EMI Filters:
NBF50S (primary) NB45T (MAPS)
1.75 x 1.5 x 0.38
NBF50 EMI Filter, Martek Power Abbott, Inc. , http://abbottelectronics.com
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Power Layout
MAPS
Proteus
PC-104
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Instrument Requirements
30 Watts14 Watts (max)15V Power Consumption15 Watts14 Watts (max)5V Power Consumption 100 mV 250 mVPeak-Peak 11Hz - 200kHz 50 mV 100 mVNoise RMS 1hz 200kHz 25 mV 50mVLoad Regulation 1% 2%Power Balance
25 mV5% (750 mV)15V fluctuation 25 mV5% (250 mV)5V fluctuation
MAPS NB45T Power Supply (per channel)
MAPS LimitsInstrument Power Requirements
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Environmental Concerns
21.4 W**Total Power Dissipated:*10 W80%NB50S50W< 35WMain Power
1 W76%CB5S5W< 5WPC104
10.4 W73%NB45T45W28W MAPS Option 1:
NB45T
Power Dissipated
EfficiencyModel#Avail.ReqdComponent
* EMI Filters generate no heat** Average value. Maximum = 33.5W
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Review Instrument Suite Overview and Structures
Aluminum Construction to be built by Raytheon and Scaled Composites
Computer and Data Acquisition PC104
Environmental Telemetry 1-wire Bus
Power Cleaned 28V DC Power filtered though EMI Filters
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Questions
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Menelaus
Conor HainesShan Mohiuddin
Monsid Poovantana
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Aircraft Outline RFP Chosen Concept, Sizing Aerodynamics, Stability
and Control Materials, Structure,
Weights Propulsions, Mission
Analysis, Systems, Cost Conclusions
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Aircraft RFPBenefits of an Aircraft-Based Platform:
Instrument Operations Stronger infrared signal Multi-aircraft missions for greater
coverage and data redundancy Maintenance without Astronauts
Mission Flexibility No fixed orbit Local data over long periods of time Variable mission paths Immediate response to emission
events (volcano, fire) Interchangeable payload
configurations Mission Cost
No launch cost Less rigorous platform criteria
250 ktasVcruise36 hrsEndurance
>60,000 ftAltitude
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Endurance Mission
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Chosen Design
BUT Big (length) Complicated heavy Large Ks Empennage design
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Revised Chosen Design
Compact, simpler, lighter A-tail, communications dome Fuel in wings, systems in booms
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Sizing Two pronged approach
(1) Weighted averages of existing aircraft(2) Raymer algorithms
48.453.3Span Loading (lb/ft)62.058.8Span (ft)
Final ValueTarget ValueParameter
0.400.38Thrust-to-Weight Ratio1,2001,141SL Thrust (lb)0.961.10Lift Coefficient
18.818.2Wing Loading (lb/ft2) 160.0164.8Wing Area (ft2)3,0003,000TOGW (lb)
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Wing A-Tail
Area (ft^2) 160 10.5 Aspect Ratio 24.4 6.9 Taper Ratio 0.5 1.0 Span (ft) 62.0 12.0 Root Chord (ft) 3.25 1.75 MAC (ft) 2.64 1.75 Tip Chord (ft) 1.63 1.75 Thickness (%) 17 12 Incidence (deg) 3.0 0.0 Dihedral (deg) 0.0 0.0
Aerodynamic Data
Menelaus Virginia Tech Aerospace Engineering Scale Dimensions feet Date 4/22/2003 Prepared by Shan Mohiuddin File Name MenelausThreeViewX
TOGW (lb) 3,000 Empty Weight (lb) 1,200 Fuel Weigh (lb) 1,800 Max Payload (lb) 250 SL Thrust (lb) 1,200
General Data
A
A
Section A-A3x drawing scale
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Aerodynamics
Goals of This Analysis Minimum drag at cruise
Promote laminar flow Guide configuration design
Systematically alter S, b, , i Tradeoff with fuel capacity
thickness-to-chord ratio
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DragFriction.f Model aircraft components
Fuselage, booms as average radius cylinders
Wings, tail as plates, finite thickness
-0.01679CD00.029
0.002370.01442
550Value
-CD Cruise
UnitElement
-Friction Drag-Form Drag
ft2Total Swet
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Configuration Design Tornado VLM code Checked with VLMpc
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Results
3.2 deg1.5 deginc.2.64 ftMAC
33.1L/D
0.96CL Cruise0.029
2462 ft
160 ft2Value
CD Cruise
Element
bAR
S
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Thickness-to-Chord
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Airfoil Choices
Wing - LS(1)-0417 Fuel Structure Laminar flow
Tail NACA 64-012 Structure Laminar flow
Figures courtesy of University of Illinois
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Stability and Control
Goals of This Analysis Justify configuration
geometry Characterize the stability Size control surfaces
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Tail Design
Nose Right Yaw V-tail
roll right Traditional
roll right
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A-Tail
Proverse Roll-Yaw Coupling Works well with booms Supports satellite communications dome
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Static StabilityStatic MarginAircraft
0.0 to 0.15Fighter0.0 to 0.05Menelaus
0.05 to 0.10Commercial Transport
Method of Analysis Tornado Cm, CL Validated by VLMpc
Ks = 0.022 (2.2% stable) @ beginning of missionKs = 0.005 (0.5% stable) @ end of mission
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Control Surface Sizing
Dimensions in feet
Method Raymer Tornado for stability
derivatives Aileron Results
20% chord Area = 4.2 ft2 39% to 67% the semispan
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Control Surface Sizing
Ruddervator Results 25% chord Area = 2.4 ft2
Dimensions in feet
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Materials Selection
Driving Factors Weight Strength CostTwo Chosen Aluminum Carbon fiber
Trade off Aluminum
Heavier Lower tensile/yield strength Cheaper
Carbon fiber Lighter Higher tensile/yield strength More expensive
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$3,459 Cost $1,779 Cost
Approximate Material
Approximate Material
1218.38Total1778.57Total250.00AlPayload250.00AlPayload
260.00AlInstalled Engine260.00AlInstalled Engine
148.20AlLanding Gear148.20AlLanding Gear54.38CFBooms108.77AlBooms
127.80CFFuselage255.60AlFuselage7.00CFV. Tail14.00AlV. Tail
21.00CFH. Tail42.00AlH. Tail350.00CFWings700.00AlWings(lb)(lb)
WeightMatlComponentWeightMatlComponent
Materials Cost
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Materials Selection
Carbon Fiber Fuselage Wings Booms A-tail
Different materials for each component
Aluminum Main and nose
landing gears Bulkheads Ring frames
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Weights Table
3,000609449
1,942
Weight (lb)
477,147TOGW
Total Moment (in-lb)
Component
99,195Propulsion80,711Systems
297,241Structure and Fuel
CG = 13.34 ft from noseh = 0.47
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Maximum Gust Loads
More emphasis on Gust envelopeDesign to fly in steady flightNo high G maneuvering
Positive ultimate load = 4.04Negative ultimate load = -2.04
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Fuselage and Booms
Booms Same construction as
fuselage Flight controls and navigation
system in each boom
Fuselage Bi-directional carbon fiber-
Nomex sandwich Eight tophat longitudinal
stiffeners Two bulkhead wing box Three ring frames
Cross section of fuselage near payload attachment
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Wing Structure
Wings Composite material Wing box with box beams Ribs every three feet
along the length of the wings
Ample fuel tanks
Figures courtesy of Drexel University
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Wing A-Tail
Area (ft^2) 160 10.5 Aspect Ratio 24.4 6.9 Taper Ratio 0.5 1.0 Span (ft) 62.0 12.0 Root Chord (ft) 3.25 1.75 MAC (ft) 2.64 1.75 Tip Chord (ft) 1.63 1.75 Thickness (%) 17 12 Incidence (deg) 3.0 0.0 Dihedral (deg) 0.0 0.0
Aerodynamic Data
Menelaus Virginia Tech Aerospace Engineering Scale Dimensions feet Date 4/22/2003 Prepared by Shan Mohiuddin File Name MenelausThreeViewX
TOGW (lb) 3,000 Empty Weight (lb) 1,200 Fuel Weigh (lb) 1,800 Max Payload (lb) 250 SL Thrust (lb) 1,200
General Data
A
A
Section A-A3x drawing scale
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Constraint Diagram
Landing Field Length
Cruise
Take-Off Field Length
Current PositionClimb Gradient
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Propulsion Requirements
*>50062.3222.96~0.4863000TFFJ44-3*>50021.847.2~0.4862400TFFJ44-2C
TFTFTFTF
Type
150019001200700
Max Power
At S.L.(lb)
0.480.48
~0.486~0.486
SFC(/hr)
20.920.919.014.5
MaxDia.(in)
46.746.737.841.0
MaxLength
(in)
BypassRatio
Dry Weightw/o Avionics
(lb)
Model
3.4459FJ44-1C
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Engine SelectionWilliams/ROLLS FJ44-1A
FAA and JAA CertifiedScaled Properties
SFC @TAMB=59F 0.486Takeoff Thrust 1200 lbBypass Ratio 3.28Weight (Dry) 270 lb
23.7 38.9
17.316.7
14.3
45.2
Both Figures Courtesy http://www.williams-int.com/product/1a.htm
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Engine Installation
Inlet CharacteristicsSubsonic Airflow (M < 0.5)
No need for shock dissipating geometryFreestream velocity optimal
InletPerpendicular to freestream velocityRaised 1 above the fuselage
Ducting Standard Rectangular to Circular Gradient Increasing Inlet Area
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PerformanceOptimal Mission Profile Characteristics
Time in Flight 33.8 hrs Total Distance Covered 8300 NM Time to 60,000 ft 84 min
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Menelaus Comparison
0.9618.80.4
250+1200 lb
(1)Turbofan
34+
8 ,000+
60,000+3,000250
1,8001,200
241606228
Virginia Tech
Menelaus
13.72526.523.323.518Aspect Ratio301540134*315234Wing Area (ft2)
2,8743,100*1,1863,2502,650Empty Weight (lb)7,30014,500*6143,0003,000Fuel Weight (lb)2,3002,000264330750750Payload Weight (lb)12,47425,6002,2002,1307,0006,400TOGW (lb)
77116.271.555.38664Wingspan (ft)56.344.42523.63434Length (ft)
Scaled Composites
Proteus
Northrop Grumman
Global Hawk
Aurora Flight
Sciences Perseus B
General Atomics Altus II
General Atomics Altair
General Atomics
Predator B
61,00065,00065,00065,00040k-65k40k-65kAltitude (ft)
5,40016,6006,000 (est.)6,000 (est.)6,200 (est.)
6,000 (est.)Range (NM)
2442243224Endurance (hrs)
1.81.60.71.02.01.5Lift Coefficient41.547.411.316.322.227.3W/S (lb/ft2)
0.436270
700 hp
(1) Turboprop
0.329210
2,300 lb
(1)Turbofan
0.196258
100 hp
(1) Piston
0.130258
100hp
(1) Piston
0.277345
7,100 lb
(1) Turbofan
0.368T/W
4,586 lbHP/Thrust (hp/lb)272Cruise Speed (ktas)
(2) TurbofanEngine # and Type
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Systems
Payload
Collision Avoidance
Fuel
Landing Gear
Payload
Communications Dome
Engine
Fuel System
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Landing Gear
Figure courtesy of NASA
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Communication System
http://www.telediaspora.com
Due to the Beyond Visual Range Nature of Menelaus, Line of SightCommunication Devices are Impractical
Satellite Communications Equipment is the Optimal Solution
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Collision Avoidance System
Collision Avoidance Similar to systems being tested on Proteus
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Cost
$2,628,315 Total 5 Units$13,141,575Total 1 Unit
$822,976.86 Engineering Production Cost
$1,433,445.72 Manufacturing Materials Cost
$1,790,930.38 Flight Test Aircraft$8,390,142.00 Development Support Cost
$167,867.15 Manufacturing Hours$175,116.74 Tooling Hours
$3,459.12 Material Cost$361,097.13 Engineering Hours
CostCategory
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Cost $361,097
$8,390,142
$167,867
$3,459
$175,117
$1,790,930
$822,977
$1,433,445.72
Engineering Hours Material Cost Tooling HoursManufacturing Hours Development Support Cost Flight Test AircraftManufacturing Materials Cost Engineering Production Cost
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Measures of Effectiveness
8,000 NM>60,000 ftMenelaus
7,000 NM>60,000 ft
RFP
OKVcruiseOKClimb Time
CommentItem
OKModular Payload
ExceedsRangeCloseEndurance
OKAltitude
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Wing A-Tail
Area (ft^2) 160 10.5 Aspect Ratio 24.4 6.9 Taper Ratio 0.5 1.0 Span (ft) 62.0 12.0 Root Chord (ft) 3.25 1.75 MAC (ft) 2.64 1.75 Tip Chord (ft) 1.63 1.75 Thickness (%) 17 12 Incidence (deg) 3.0 0.0 Dihedral (deg) 0.0 0.0
Aerodynamic Data
Menelaus Virginia Tech Aerospace Engineering Scale Dimensions feet Date 4/22/2003 Prepared by Shan Mohiuddin File Name MenelausThreeViewX
TOGW (lb) 3,000 Empty Weight (lb) 1,200 Fuel Weigh (lb) 1,800 Max Payload (lb) 250 SL Thrust (lb) 1,200
General Data
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Section A-A3x drawing scale