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Team MicroSAPs Adam Dubinskas Conor Haines Rivers Lamb Jennifer Lin Lee McCoy Shan Mohiuddin Christopher Nickell Monsid Poovantana Binh Tran Michael Tuttle Whitney Waldron Jia-Qi Zhou April 24, 2003

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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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • Three Platforms

    MicroMAPS1

    (1) Resonance Ltd., (2) Scaled Composites

    Proteus2

    DedicatedAircraft

    DedicatedSpacecraft

  • Spacecraft Advantages

    Pre-existing spacecraft plan

    Near global coverage

    Observe transport processes over time

    Instrument environment

  • Spacecraft Layout

    Velocity Vector Nadir

  • 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

  • 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

  • Instrument Suite

  • 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

  • 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

  • Aircraft Layout

  • 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

  • Aiolos Spacecraft DesignRivers Lamb

    Jen LinBinh Tran

    Mike TuttleJosh Zhou

  • Synopsis Orbit analysis

    Subsystem solutions

    Cost analysis

    Summary

  • Orbit AnalysisPropulsion?

    Launch:June 1, 2007

  • 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)

  • Inclination

  • 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

  • Launch VehicleForeign

    GTO

  • 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

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • 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)

  • First Choice?

    Ranked the vehicles: Cost Environment Reliability Availability Mass to Orbit Payload Volume0

    5

    10

    15

    20

    Athena II Delta II Taurus

  • ADCS

    Velocity Vector Nadir

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Electric Power System

  • 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

  • Power Usage Profile

    551Computer111Receiver

    75.51GPS Unit0.50.55Sun Sensor0.10.11Magnetometer16162Earth Sensor4.82.73Torque Rod50171Reaction Wheel

    Peak (W)Average (W)QuantityComponent

  • Power Usage Profile

    167.684.9526Totals771

    Charge ControlUnit

    27.216.151MicroMAPS14142

    Solar ArrayDrive

    502Solar ArrayDeployment

    3001TransmitterPeak (W)Average (W)QuantityComponent

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Communication

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Command and Data Handling

  • 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

  • Structural Design

  • Structural Design

    Material Properties Aluminum 7075-T73 plates

    Structural Design Structural dimensions Subsystem specifications

    Optimization and Final Design

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Structural Design

    Velocity Vector Nadir

  • Thermal Management

  • 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

  • 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

  • Environmental Fluxes

    246220Earth IR36%28%Albedo

    13530Solar

    Daylight (W/m2)Eclipse(W/m2)

    Source

    1687.56281.6Total

  • 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

  • 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

  • Passive Components

    Radiator Aluminum, located on

    side panels Coated with white paint

    Barium Sulfate w/ polyvinyl alcohol

    =0.06, =0.88

  • 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

  • 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

  • Questions

  • Proteus Instrument DesignAdam Dubinskas

    Lee McCoyChris Nickell

    Whit Waldron

  • Overview Instrument Suite Overview and Structures

    Computer and Data Acquisition

    Environmental Telemetry

    Power

  • Instrument Suite Overview and Structures

  • Instrument Suite MicroMAPS Instrument PC104 Stack MicroMAPS Power Supply (2) NBF50 NB50S CB5S Gasket Nose cone/platform assembly

  • Instrument SuiteMicroMAPS Instrument

    Dimensions in inches

  • Instrument SuitePC104 Stack

    Dimensions in inches

  • Instrument SuiteMicroMAPS Power Supply

    Dimensions in inches

  • Instrument SuiteAuxiliary Power Supply Elements

    CB5S EMI Filter

    NB50S Main Power

    NBF50 EMI Filter

    Dimensions in inches

  • Instrument SuitePlatform

    Dimensions in inches

  • Instrument SuiteNose Cone

    Dimensions in inches

  • Instrument SuiteNosecone/Platform Assembly

    Courtesy of Dr. John Companion

  • Computer and Data Acquisition

  • ComputerCPU Board MZ104+

    www.tri-m.com

  • 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

  • ComputerCPU Board Utility/Interface Board

  • Computer Operating System

    Linux RAM

    64 Megabytes SDRAM single Dimm Power Consumption

    Depends on amount of RAM and CPU bus frequency

    CPU Board

  • 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)

  • ComputerVehicle Grade Power Board HE104

    www.tri-m.com

  • 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

  • ComputerPower Board Mechanical and Electrical

    Specifications

  • ComputerCT104 PC104 Enclosure

    www.tri-m.com

  • ComputerCT104 Enclosure

    Anodized Aluminum constructionAnti-shock mounting padI/O interface EndcapsSecurely mounts PC104 cards using four

    rubber corner guides

  • ComputerEnclosure Mechanical Overview

    Holds PC104+ compliant form factor3.55x3.775 (90mm x 96mm)

    Customizable endcaps for various I/O setupsSelected 6 Heightfor later expandability

  • Environmental Data Acquisition

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Instrument Suite Environment Sensor Placement

  • Power

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Power Layout

    MAPS

    Proteus

    PC-104

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Questions

  • Menelaus

    Conor HainesShan Mohiuddin

    Monsid Poovantana

  • Aircraft Outline RFP Chosen Concept, Sizing Aerodynamics, Stability

    and Control Materials, Structure,

    Weights Propulsions, Mission

    Analysis, Systems, Cost Conclusions

  • 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

  • Endurance Mission

  • Chosen Design

    BUT Big (length) Complicated heavy Large Ks Empennage design

  • Revised Chosen Design

    Compact, simpler, lighter A-tail, communications dome Fuel in wings, systems in booms

  • 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)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Configuration Design Tornado VLM code Checked with VLMpc

  • 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

  • Thickness-to-Chord

  • Airfoil Choices

    Wing - LS(1)-0417 Fuel Structure Laminar flow

    Tail NACA 64-012 Structure Laminar flow

    Figures courtesy of University of Illinois

  • Stability and Control

    Goals of This Analysis Justify configuration

    geometry Characterize the stability Size control surfaces

  • Tail Design

    Nose Right Yaw V-tail

    roll right Traditional

    roll right

  • A-Tail

    Proverse Roll-Yaw Coupling Works well with booms Supports satellite communications dome

  • 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

  • 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

  • Control Surface Sizing

    Ruddervator Results 25% chord Area = 2.4 ft2

    Dimensions in feet

  • 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

  • $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

  • Materials Selection

    Carbon Fiber Fuselage Wings Booms A-tail

    Different materials for each component

    Aluminum Main and nose

    landing gears Bulkheads Ring frames

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Constraint Diagram

    Landing Field Length

    Cruise

    Take-Off Field Length

    Current PositionClimb Gradient

  • 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

    *

  • 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

  • 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

  • PerformanceOptimal Mission Profile Characteristics

    Time in Flight 33.8 hrs Total Distance Covered 8300 NM Time to 60,000 ft 84 min

  • 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

    * Information Not Available | Aircraft Images Copyright their Respective Producers

  • Systems

    Payload

    Collision Avoidance

    Fuel

    Landing Gear

    Payload

    Communications Dome

    Engine

    Fuel System

  • Landing Gear

    Figure courtesy of NASA

  • 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

  • Collision Avoidance System

    Collision Avoidance Similar to systems being tested on Proteus

  • 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

  • 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

  • Measures of Effectiveness

    8,000 NM>60,000 ftMenelaus

    7,000 NM>60,000 ft

    RFP

    OKVcruiseOKClimb Time

    CommentItem

    OKModular Payload

    ExceedsRangeCloseEndurance

    OKAltitude

  • 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