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TSL Info Session
Gavin Martin | Fall 2017Texas Spacecraft Laboratory
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AgendaLab Background
ARMADILLO
Structure
Join Us
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Lab Background
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About the TSL• Originally established in 2002 as the Satellite Design
Laboratory• Student-driven research laboratory• Involved in all phases of the space mission lifecycle• Collaborate with other university research groups,
governmental organizations, and/or private industry to build spacecraft that perform scientific experiments or demonstrate new technologies
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Past Missions: Bevo-2• Launched in late 2015, deployed from ISS in 2016• Goal: perform proximity operations with AggieSat4
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Photo Credit: NASA
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Past Missions: RACE• Launched in 2014; rocket carrying it exploded• Goal: create atmospheric profiles using a radiometer
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Photo Credit: JPL
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Past Missions: FASTRAC• Launched in 2010, operated for several years• Goal: perform proximity operations with two satellites
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Past Missions: Bevo-1• Launched in 2009 aboard Space Shuttle Endeavor• Goal: perform proximity operations and validate NASA
JSC GPS receiver
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ARMADILLO
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ARMADILLO Background• Stands for Atmospheric Related Measurements And Detection of submILLimeter Objects • Winner of the Air Force Research
Laboratory’s University Nanosatellite Program competition• Manifested for launch on the first
SpaceX Falcon Heavy
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Payloads• Piezoelectric Dust Detector:
detect tiny debris• FOTON GPS receiver:
perform radio occultations• Retroreflector: laser ranging
experiments
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Structure
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Subsystem Structure• Currently divided into five
subsystems• You’ll have the opportunity
to join whichever you choose• Mirror actual spacecraft
subsystems
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ADC
EPS/TPS
COMSYS
PAY
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What Do They Do? (Pre + Post-GORR)
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ADC
• Oversee Shell ADC development
• Learn attitude dynamics & programming
• Become familiar with ARMADILLO ADC code
• Design new ADC system
• Perform trade studies of ADC hardware
• Simulate ADC algorithms using StarBox/custom software
EPT
• Oversee Shell Power + Thermal development
• Deliver Power Budget for GORR
• Learn about EPS and Thermal systems
• Develop ARMADILLO thermal model
• Design new power distribution/regulation system given new mission contraints
• Design/build solar panels/batteries/etc
• Develop new thermal model
COM
• Oversee Shell Commsdevelopment
• All ground station activities
• Deliver link budget & data budget for GORR
• Track & receive from satellites
• Design and construct new ground station
• Develop encoding/decoding software for data TX
• Design robust satellite comm system (S-band?)
SYS
• Oversee Shell development
• Deliver support plan for GORR
• Plan flight rehearsal(s) / operations procedures
• Plan/host new student bootcamps
• Create RVM for new mission
• Interface hardware/software across other subsystems
• Direct integration + testing for new satellite
PAY
• Coordinate with Baylor and RNL
• Develop experiment planning and scheduling guide
• Write end user’s guide• Develop payload-
related STK tools• Coordinate with new
partners• ?
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Likely Subsystem additions
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ADC
EPS
TPS
COM
CDHGNC
STR
SYS
PAY• Adding more subsystems
after ARMADILLO’s final review in October/November• Members will be given the
opportunity to switch subsystems if a new one is more appealing
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Leadership Structure
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Principal Investigator
Noble Hatten
Program Manager
Gavin Martin
ADC LeadJames Crowley
EPS/TPS LeadAlexis Zinni
COM LeadBrittany Mitchell
SYS LeadZac McLaughlin
PAY LeadGavin Martin
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Join Us
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Application Process• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident• Must have completed your first year of college (no
freshmen)• Application can be found at http://tinyurl.com/tsl-app-fall-
2017• Deadline to submit is Saturday, September 9th at
11pm• Email your resume to [email protected]
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Application Questions• Email, EID, major, graduation date, GPA, and
citizenship/residency status• Short answer questions about:• Why you want to join• Prior project experience and what you learned + how
you’ll apply it here• Relevant skills• Other commitments this semester
• Optional comments section
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Desired Skills• Programming experience: C++, Python, MATLAB, Linux• Software experience: SolidWorks, Systems Tool Kit,
Express PCB, Autodesk EAGLE, GnuRadio, Thermal Desktop• Hardware experience: soldering, wiring, machining,
amateur radio, etc.• Technical writing is important• “Soft” skills: leadership, collaborative spirit, reliability, self-
motivated, curious
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Decisions + Afterwards• We will review applications and email everyone with a
decision early the following week• If you aren’t accepted, we’d love to see you build your
skillset and apply again in the future• If you are accepted:• You’ll be expected to fill out paperwork to get you
access to TSL platforms• You’ll be expected to attend “bootcamps” as part of
the onboarding process
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Bootcamps• Bootcamp part 1: Saturday, September 16th OR
Saturday, September 23rd (11am – 2pm)• Bootcamp part 2: Sunday, September 17th OR Sunday,
September 24th (11am – 3pm)• All accepted members must attend one Bootcamp 1
and one Bootcamp 2• We are giving options to accommodate people’s
schedules• No UT football conflicts!
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Questions?