Propulsion Card Storming
Version 5 (J. Simmons, 11/03/2014 05:37 pm)
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3 | 1 | J. Simmons | h1. Propulsion Card Storming |
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5 | 5 | J. Simmons | Covers fuel & oxidizer storage, injector, combustion chamber, nozzle, and anything necessary to keep those items “stable” |
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7 | 1 | J. Simmons | h2. Unsorted list of ideas |
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9 | 1 | J. Simmons | * Indoor test stand for testing a compressed air "cold gas thruster":http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_gas_thruster |
10 | 1 | J. Simmons | * 3D printed cold gas thruster for use on an indoor test stand |
11 | 2 | Matt Maier | * staging hobby and high-powered rocket motors |
12 | 3 | J. Simmons | * develop a series of larger test stands scaled around the classes of model and high powered rocketry certifications |
13 | 3 | J. Simmons | * recreate Greg's undergrad sugar hybrid motor |
14 | 3 | J. Simmons | * upgrade Mach 30 test stand DAQ to include high speed video |
15 | 3 | J. Simmons | * develop Arduino (or similar) model rocket launch controller board (including physical safety lock) |
16 | 3 | J. Simmons | * upgrade Mach 30 test stand DAQ to work over ethernet to extend operational range between operators and test stand |
17 | 4 | J. Simmons | * series of courses/kits to take users through high powered rocketry certs ("required to purchase high powered motors":http://www.apogeerockets.com/Rocket_Motors/Cesaroni_Propellant_Kits/Cesaroni_Certification_Special/38mm_Certification_Propellants/Cesaroni_P38-4G_Classic_I285?zenid=vsrisevkgniqf6afnkdrnmu2k1) |
18 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Learn about and be comfortable using Reloadable rocket motors |
19 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Distributed laboratory software |
20 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Re-lightable motors, turn off and back on (means hybrid, or liquid engine, but not solid) |
21 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Ramp up test stand prototypes by increments of High-power certification levels |
22 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Storage and handling of cryogenic liquids? |
23 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Simulation, analysis, design and testing of cooling systems (for combustion chamber, nozzle, and throat) |
24 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Variable nozzle designs |
25 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Flow visualization |
26 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Nozzle comparison (Aerospike to traditional designs) |
27 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Injector design (fuel and/or oxidizer) to maximize combustion efficiency |
28 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Research Test stand configurations (vertical in addition to horizontal) |
29 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Survey the existing instructions and informational materials for building engines and motors. |
30 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Move from testing commercial off-the-shelf items (motors and engines) to building and testing custom built items. |
31 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Address Instrumentation: how to collect data on motor tests. |
32 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Material and manufacturing techniques for nozzles (3-D printed) |
33 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Open source software altitude and flight profiles - Performance calculations |
34 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Study fuel grain design (parameters) to optimize burn profile |
35 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Logistics, procedures, and infrastructure for Pay-for-testing, using Mach 30 equipment (income generation) |
36 | 5 | J. Simmons | * 3-D printed fuel grains |
37 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Research additional income streams RE: Propulsion (educational kits, grants, etc) - We can add this to all subsystems? |
38 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Linear aerospike studies |
39 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Combustion chemistry, develop open source software tools (NOTE: See NASA CEA) |
40 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Environmental simulation and testing (expanding flight envelope) |
41 | 5 | J. Simmons | * High operations tempo, flight rate motors. |
42 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Non-chemical propulsion (however this is low TRL/maturity) |
43 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Developing refueling ground equipment “on the tarmac” |
44 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Focus on maintainability, ease of operations. |
45 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Procedures and equipment for “mode 2 operations” for simulation and testing |
46 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Focus on safety procedures (not just during tests). |
47 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Operational Countdown Checklist as it relates to the propulsion engine test checklist procedures. |
48 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Develop a cultural delineation between “Operations or Test staff” and “Design staff” -- Maybe eventually specialize into 3 groups |
49 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Handbook for stakeholder collaboration (state, local, federal agencies and regulations) |
50 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Rules of thumb for Launch/test site size space, in handbook form. |
51 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Develop relationships with potential test sites |
52 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Acoustic, Vibration, Acceleration simulation and testing. |
53 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Procedures to optimize, advertize, public viewing and interaction SAFELY. |
54 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Remote viewing (Cameras for online streaming video streaming) to maximize audience. |
55 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Rocket exhaust plume studies (morse code??) |
56 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Ground operations communications equip and procedures. |
57 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Disaster recovery plan for catastrophic mishap. |
58 | 5 | J. Simmons | * Procurement/development of transportation and handling equipment for stands and motors (flatbed trailers, etc) |