Faculty Advisors: Dr. Dan Kirk Greg Peebles Justin Treptow Alex Morrese Alexis Mendez Casselle Russell John Klaus Robert Cooper Thilina Fernando Zoe Morozko Paul Martin Ben Burnett Damian Harasiuk 1
Launch Vehicle Orbital Dynamics Transfer Vehicle Lander Mission System 1 Iterations End Fall 08 Sub System 2 Iterations 4 Iteration 3 Iterations Interface End Spring 09 2
Rover Power Roving Vehicle Imaging Communications Mission Requirements System End Fall 08 Sub System 2 Iterations 3 Iterations 3 Iteration 1 Iterations Interface End Spring 09 3
Dnepr is currently best choice Working on more detailed cost analysis Difficult to get accurate cost info Actual cost of entire Dnepr is still not known May be cheaper to get ride on Arianne 5 Launch Vehicle Progress Mission System End Fall 08 Sub System Interface End Spring 09 2 Iterations 4
Fall 2008 Milestones Analysed various orbital strategies MatLab generated ballpark ΔV Attained STK Licenses Orbital Dynamics Progress Mission Fall 2008 Conclusions Maximum payload to moon via Direct Accent / Hohmann Transfer Future Requirement Model full mission via STK System End Fall 08 Sub System Interface End Spring 09 4 Iteration 5
Transfer Vehicle Progress Major Systems Evaluated Propulsion System Electrical Power Generation System Mission System End Fall 08 Sub System Interface End Spring 09 3 Iterations 6
Fall 2008 Activities: Propellant Survey Propellant / Structural Mass Comparison Trajectory / Propellant / Structural Mass Comparison Conclusions: Propellant Type MMH / MON Trajectory Type Direct Ascent 7
Goals for Spring 2009: Finalize Trajectory Finalize Propellant Type Design Propulsion System 8
Fall 2008 Activities: Researched different power generation methods Analyzed on power per mass and volume Conclusions: Solar cells are ideal for a long mission Batteries are sufficient for a short mission 9
Goals for Spring 2009: Determine actual power requirements of transfer vehicle Make final decision which power generation system will be used, provide design specs. 10
Goals for Spring 2009: Design transfer vehicle around Dnepr Space Head Module Determine transfer vehicle / lander configuration Conceptual integration of launch vehicle, transfer vehicle, lander and rover 11
Fall 2008 Activities: Propellant Survey Hard impact landing analysis Lander Progress Mission Conclusions: Hard landing requires large cushioning mass & volume Soft landing utilizes minimal propellant Soft landing will be used System End Fall 08 Sub System Interface End Spring 09 2 Iterations 12
Goals for Spring 2009: Calculate fuel requirements for soft landing Select Propellant Type and Engines Propulsion System & Control Concept Lander/Rover integration design 13
Sub Systems: Mobility System Power Generation System Camera Systems Radiation 14
Fall 2008 Activities: Compared two suspensions systems Kinematic analysis of rocker bogie system Analyzed traficability of rover on lunar surface. Conclusions: 4-wheel Rocker-Bogie is best Mobility System Progress Mission System End Fall 08 Sub System 2 Iterations Interface End Spring 09 15
Fall 2008 Activities: Determined panel output requirements given preliminary power budget. Selected SpectroLab s Triple Junction Solar cells. Created MatLab code provides size and weight of panels given a power requirement at any angel of incidence. Power Gen. Progress Mission System End Fall 08 Sub System 2 Iterations Interface End Spring 09 16
Fall 2008 Activities Historical Analysis Camera Progress Compared off-the-shelf cameras to custom built (hardened) Complied a list of possible off the shelf cameras Conclusion Consumer cameras satisfy technical requirements Consumer cameras NOT space rated Mission System End Fall 08 Sub System Interface End Spring 09 3 Iteration 17
Fall Activates 2008 Researched into how radiation affects electronics Researched existing methods for hardening electronics for use in space Researched radiation shielding materials and techniques Conclusion Shielding NOT practical 18
Build a Rover Prototype Perform detailed stress analysis of all components and systems Search for and compile component list Model the parts in Pro/E and ANSYS and create drawings If time and resources permit build it Continue designing camera with the help of Dr. Oluseyi of the College of Science 19
Launch Vehicle Orbital Dynamics Transfer Vehicle Lander Mission System 1 Iterations End Fall 08 Sub System 2 Iterations 4 Iteration 3 Iterations Interface End Spring 09 20
Rover Power Roving Vehicle Imaging Communications Mission Requirements System End Fall 08 Sub System 2 Iterations 3 Iterations 3 Iteration 1 Iterations Interface End Spring 09 21
GLXP Team Goals Complete design to Interface level Generate mathematical and CAD models Indoctrinate Juniors into project 22