Transcript PDR
UPR-R(river) P(rock)
University of Puerto Rico
Río Piedras Campus
November 4, 2011
PDR
Faculty Support:
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Vladimir Makarov
Geraldo Morell
Gladys Muñoz
Benjamin Bolaño
Oscar Resto
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Student Management:
Management
Management
Management
• Management
• Team Leader: Desiree
Rodriguez
• Secretary : Ivan Rivera
& Jose Castrillo
• Schedule Manager:
Pedro Barea
• Technical Support:
Orlando X. Nieves
Rocksat C 2012
Team Organization
Oscar Resto
(Mentor/PI)
Desiree Rodriguez
(Team leader)
Jose Castrillo &
Ivan Rivera
(Secretary)
Pedro Barea
(Timekeeper)
Gladys Muñoz
(Faculty Support)
Pedro Meléndez
Software Technical
Leader
Samalis Santini
Team Member
Nicolle Medina
(Team Member)
Elmo Rodriguez
(Team Member)
Oscar A. Resto
(Team Member)
Nicolle Canales
(Team Member)
Henry Nieves
(Team Member)
Stefany Monroy
(Team Member)
Andrea LopezTorres
(Team Member)
Beatriz Peraza
(Team Member)
Gabriel Vazquez
(Team Member)
Luis Rosario
(Team Member)
Janet Chan
(Team Member)
Henry Laracuente
(Team Member)
Manuel Santos
(Team Member)
Sira Segarra
(Team Member)
Natalia Marin
(Team Member))
Roberto Lorenzi
(Team Member))
Liza Chan
(Team Member)
Marianne Marin
(Team Member))
Payload
Assessment
• Compare our results with RiverRock 2009
and 2010 findings.
• Measure selected gases in near-space
conditions.
• Survey inorganic and organic aerosols in
near-space conditions.
• We intend to collect samples of particulate
matter, with both organic and inorganic
composition.
• In the organic fraction of the collected
aerosols, we expect to find evidence that
sustains the presence of amino acids and
microorganisms in the atmosphere.
• The collection of samples will be assessed at
different altitudes of the atmosphere.
• CO2 is the fifth most abundant gas in the
atmosphere, it has increased 35% in the last 300
years. Humans are responsible for its high
increase in the atmosphere.
• Methane is a very strong greenhouse gas and
its concentration has increased more than a
150%. It is released from landfills, gas, oil
drillings and coal mines.
• Nitrous Oxide has increased at a rate of 0.2 to
0.3% per year.
Expected Gases found in the atmosphere
Gas Name
Chemical Formula
Percent Volume
Nitrogen
N2
78.08%
Oxygen
O2
20.95%
*Water
H2O
0 to 4%
Argon
Ar
0.93%
*Carbon Dioxide
CO2
0.0360%
Neon
Ne
0.0018%
Helium
He
0.0005%
*Methane
CH4
0.00017%
Hydrogen
H2
0.00005%
N2O
0.00003%
O3
0.000004%
*Nitrous Oxide
*Ozone
Measurement of gases
• We expect to measure
several greenhouse
gases that contribute
to the global warming.
• As shown in the
Miller/Urey experiment
some of these gases
may also be the
building blocks of
polypeptides.
Stanley Miller and Harold Urey
Experiment
• This experiment
simulated the
conditions present
during the Earth’s
formation.
Stanley Miller and Harold Urey
Experiment
• The experiment showed that conditions on the
primitive atmosphere favored chemical reactions
that synthesized organic compounds from
inorganic precursors.
• In 2008, a revision of the Miller/Urey experiment
showed that 22 different amino acids were
synthesized instead of the 5 that were originally
published.
• In Flight
• Measurements NOx, NO2, H2S, NH3, and H2
Gases
• Semiconductor gas sensor
• Collection of aerosols
• Polymer nano-scale filter (100 to 1000 nm), TEM
Ultra Thin Holey Carbon Grids Betweens Filters
and Adhesive Collector
• According to the findings of RiverRock 2009, we expect to
measure the following gases: NO2, NOx, NH3, H2S, and H2.
RiverRock 2010 findings are still in process.
• We also expect to find both organic and inorganic aerosols.
• Microorganisms may also be found as a part of the organic
fraction of the collected aerosols.
• Polypeptides or amino acids could also be obtained as
shown by the Miller/Urey experiment.
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Collection and Detection Diagram
Ram Air Atmospheric Sampling Intake
Computer
Controlled
Flow Valves
Full Flow Diaphragm
Pressure Regulator
AVR
Controller
and Data
Storage
Bleeder
Computer
Controlled
Flow Line
Bernoulli Gases Exhaust Port
Multiple Semiconductor
Gas Sensors
1000 nm
1000 nm
1000 nm
450 nm
450 nm
450 nm
200 nm
200 nm
200 nm
100 nm
100 nm
100 nm
Microorganism
and Aerosol
Battery Filters
Gas
Canister
Sampler
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Synkera Technologies Inc.
Gas sensor
Item No.
Measuring Range
H2
701
50 - 1000 ppm
NH3
705
<25 – 10,000
ppm
NOx
706
0.5 – 10 ppm
H2S
714
1 – 100 ppm
NO2
718
0 - >200 ppm
Ram Air Intake
Bernoulli Exhaust
Structure
Pressure Regulator
Selonoid Valve
Tubing
RAM Air Intake
from Outside of the
Rocket
Exhaust
Solenoid
Valve
Nano-Filters
Sequential
Controlled
Valves
Intake
Solenoid Valve
Bernoulli Exhaust
At the rocket
Data
Airflow
Power
Interface
Power
2x9V Supply
Batteries
RBF (Wallops)
AVR Board
G-Switch
Flash Memory
5V Regulator
Z
Accelerometer
X/Y
Accelerometer
ADC
Gas
Semiconductor
Sensor 6
Gas
Semiconductor
Sensor 5
Gas
Semiconductor
Sensor 4
Gas
Semiconductor
Sensor 3
Gas
Semiconductor
Sensor 2
Gas
Semiconductor
Sensor 1
AVR
Microcontroller
Temperature
Sensor
2x9 V Supply
Control Circuit
(MOSFETS)
6 channel
ADC
AirCore Board
Intake Solenoid
Valves
System Schematic
Mission Time Line Overview Table
Mission Time Line Overview Table
Altitude (KM)
Time (s)
Action
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Semiconductor Sensors start acquiring data
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Open Bleeder
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Close Bleeder
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Open Battery 1
65
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Close Battery 1
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Open Bleeder (flushing gas line for 2 sec)
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Close Bleeder
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Open Battery 2
95
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Close Battery 2
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Open Bleeder (flushing gas line for 2 sec)
97
Close Bleeder
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Open Battery 3
119.5
188
Apogee
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340
Close Battery 3
340
Open Bleeder
500
Semiconductor Sensors stop acquiring data
500
Close Bleeder
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Altitude (km)
Battery 2 Filter Valves close Bleeder
Valve Open for 2 sec. Battery 3 Filter
Valves Open
Battery 3 Filter Valves close Bleeder
Valve Open
Battery 1 Filter Valves close Bleeder
Valve Open for 2 sec. Battery 2 Filter
Valves Open
Bleeder Valve Close and Battery
1 Filter Valves Open
•Rocket Lunch G-Switch Activated
•Open Bleeder Valve
•Semiconductor Sensor Start Analyzing
Time (sec)
Bleeder Valve Close and
Semiconductor Sensor Stop
Analyzing
Risk 2
Consequence
Risk 4
Risk 1
Risk 3
Possibility
Risk 1 – Computer system crash during flight and data could not be collected mission
objectives could not be completed.
Risk 2 – Dynamic port failure at the rocket vehicle valves.
Risk 3 – Sampling gas tubing (PFA).
Risk 4 – Power failure on some of the component making function ability limited.
Interface Name
Connection to
dynamic port
Tubing
Batteries
Self contained G
sensor
Brief Description
Potential Solution
Swagelok NPT ¼ PFA connection at the dynamic port.
There must be a visual inspection and the connection
must be torched propertly.
It must be properly installed and torqued.
Tubing must be clear and properly set up.
As specification of the manufacturer
Batteries must be charged and properly set up. Voltage
must be checked before launch.
Have an extra battery pack.
It is located on the payload at T-0
Prior to flight should be tested and fully
operational as well as the control sequences of
the AVR Computer.
Requirement
Verification Method
Sequential event is going to be performed.
Demonstration
Make a test run that all sequence events
run properly.
The tubing must be properly installed and
inspected
Analysis
Have the precautions of edges that can
cut the tubing.
All fittings are properly tight
Inspection
Description
Follow installation procedure.
Requirement
Status/Reason (If needed)
Center of gravity in 1” plane of plate
Yes
Max Height< 12”
No – 12’
Within Keep-Out
Yes
Weight ≤ 30lbs.
No – 20 lbs.
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7/26/2011 RockSat Payload User’s Guide Released
9/9/2011 Deadline to submit Intent to Fly Form
9/14/2011 Initial Down Selections Made
10/3/2011 Conceptual Design Review (CoDR) Due
10/4/2011 Conceptual Design Review (CoDR) Teleconference
10/7/2011 Teleconference
10/17/2011 Earnest Payment of $1,000 Due
10/17/2011 Online Progress Report 1 Due
10/18/2011 Progress report and study Payload
10/26/2011 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Due
10/27/2011 Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Teleconference
11/1/2011 Open Payload and collect samples from RockSat-C 2010
11/8/2011 Study and analyze results
11/14/2011 Online Progress Report 2 Due
11/22/2011 Start reconstruction of Payload
11/29/2011 Finish Critical Design Review (CDR)
11/30/2011 Critical Design Review (CDR) Due
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12/1/2011 Critical Design Review (CDR) Teleconference
12/12-19/2011 University of Puerto Rico (UPR) final exams
12/20/2011 – 1/23/2012 Academic Recess
1/9/2012 Final Down Select—Flights Awarded
1/24/2012 Work on progress report
1/30/2012 Online Progress Report 1 Due
2/3/2012 First payment due
2/13/2012 Individual Subsystem Testing Reports Due
2/14/2012 Individual Subsystem Testing Reports Teleconference
3/12/2012 Online Progress Report 2 Due
4/2/2012 Payload Subsystem Integration and Testing Report Due
4/2/2012 Payload Subsystem Integration and Testing Report Teleconference
4/6/2012 Final payment due
4/15/2012 RockSat Payload Canisters Sent to Customers
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4/23/2012 First Full Mission Simulation Test Report Presentation Due
4/24/2012 First Full Mission Simulation Test Report Presentation Telecon
5/7/2012 Weekly Teleconference 4
5/14/2012 Weekly Teleconference 5
5/21/2012 Weekly Teleconference 6
5/28/2012 Launch Readiness Review Presentations
5/29/2012 Launch Readiness Review (LRR) Teleconference
6/4/2012 Weekly Teleconference 7 (FMSTR 2)
6/11/2012 Weekly Teleconference 7
6/6/2012 Weekly Teleconference 8 (LRR)
6/10/2012 Weekly Teleconference 9
6/142012 Visual Inspections at Refuge Inn
06-(15-18)2012 Integration/Vibration at Wallops
6/20/2012 Presentations to next year’s RockSat
6/21/2012 Launch Day
Equipment, Materials, and Trips
Cost
Materials for Pilot:
AVR Computer
$300.00
Materials:
Computers
$200.00
Batteries
$300.00
Teflon cables and tubing
$600.00
Miscellaneous
$300.00
Nanofilters
$600.00
TM grids 01824 (Tedd Pella)
$200.00
New interface board
$500.00
Sub-total
$2,500.00
Payload flight
$12,000.00
Total
$14,500.00
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