Shepard Test Stand

h1. Safety Procedures v1.0

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h2. Introduction

This document includes safety procedures that are designed to ensure the safe operation of the Shepard Test Stand. Each safety procedure item is labeled with a prefix of "STSSP", which stands for "Shepard Test Stand Safety Procedure". This prefix is followed by the number of the main section (i.e. 1.x), which is then followed by the number of the specific item. This is done so that the procedures are easy to reference for training purposes, or to point out a specific safety violation. 

h2. Safety Procedures

* STSSP 1 - In accordance with the "NAR Motor Testing Manual":http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nar.org%2FSandT%2Fdocs%2FST-MotorTestingManual.pdf&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGChzshgcfbwEm1PXViLOW7vVft5g :

** STSSP 1.1 - Follow NAR Safety Code where appropriate (see next section for details).

** STSSP 1.2 - Handle all motors and igniters per manufacturer’s instructions, including operating procedures and safe storage with particular attention to temperature and humidity.

** STSSP 1.3 - Should a motor under test fail catastrophically, do not approach the test stand until it is safe to do so (any debris has landed, the motor is done firing, etc).

** STSSP 1.4 - Should the test stand be damaged during testing, do not use the test stand for further testing until it has been repaired.

* STSSP 2 - In accordance with the "NAR Model Rocket Safety Code":http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nar.org%2FNARmrsc.html&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFkY3NeRakCivqyUzsVvszCllJzWg :

** STSSP 2.1 - Use only certified and unmodified commercial rocket motors (such as those manufactured by "Estes Rockets":http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.estesrockets.com%2F&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEN5a-gUdSYj_8-318YX-ZVpZRm1A ).

** STSSP 2.2 - Use only unmodified commercial Launch Controllers (such as the "Electron Beam Launch Controller":http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.estesrockets.com%2Frockets%2Faccessories%2Flaunch-systems%2F302220-electron-beamr-launch-controller&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGVESTmvPU2X9Za8q9vk93EGQfTAA ) per manufacturer’s instructions to ignite the motor under test.

** STSSP 2.3 - In the event of a misfire, remove the safety pin from the the Launch Controller and wait 60 seconds from the final test attempt before approaching the test stand.

** STSSP 2.4 - Ensure all participants and observers stay out of the Safety Radius and Exclusion Cones (including while setting up a test) as shown on the diagram below whenever the igniter is connected to the Launch Controller.  See Figure 2.4.

** STSSP 2.5 - Ensure all participants and observers are aware of any tests about to begin.

** STSSP 2.6 - Always use a countdown before igniting a motor during a test.

** STSSP 2.7 - Only test A-E sized motors, and use the appropriate adaptors for A-D motors (see "Operating Manual":https://opendesignengine.net/projects/shepard-ts/wiki/Operating_Manual_v1_0 for more details).

* STSSP 3 - Fire Prevention and Management

h2. Figures

*Figure 2.4*

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h2. Glossary

NAR - National Association of Rocketry

STSSP - Shepard Test Stand Safety Procedure