Micro Return Capsule 2 - REXUS
1st Symposium on Space Educational Activities
Sascha [email protected]
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Overview
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1. Introduction and Motivation
2. Experimental Set-up
3. Mission Scenario
4. Capsule MIRKA2-RX
5. Separation Mechanism LOTUS
6. Conclusion
7. Outlook
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3 Unit Service & De-orbit Module
1 Unit Separation Mechanism & Re-Entry Capsule
Introduction and Motivation
• Precursor project of CAPE (CubeSat Atmospheric Probe for Education)
• CAPE serves as a demonstration and qualification platform for electric
propulsion and atmospheric re-entry technology
• Characterization of Earth‘s lower thermosphere
• Development of general system engineering as well as specialized
expert skills of students
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Introduction and Motivation
Experiment to validate:
• Flight behavior, communication
and electronic system of the
MIRKA2 capsule
• Performance of the specially
developed ejection-mechanism
LOTUS
(Low Orbit Technical Unit
Separator)
• Launch March 2016 on
REXUS-19
(ESA 2007)
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Experimental Set-up
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Hatch
Separation MechanismLOTUS
2x Action Camera withLEDs
MountingStructure
Mirror Box(contains the OCU & Mirror System)
Capsule MIRKA2-RX
Experimental Module
Base Plate
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T = 0 s: Launch
T ≈ 120 s: Ejection
MIRKA2-RX Mirror System
T ≈ 800 s
MIRKA2-RX Capsule
T ≈ 26 s: burn-out
T < 800 s
• Ejection at apogee• Data collection starts (Capsule/Mirror System)
• Cameras operational, recording starts
Mission Scenario
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Capsule MIRKA2-RX
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100 mm
79 mm
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Capsule MIRKA2-RX
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Aft Shell (WHIPOX)
Battery Case
Deactivation Mechanism
Outer Front Cone(Heat Shield Dummy)
Tungsten Weight
Aluminum Tip
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Capsule MIRKA2-RX
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Aluminium Ring
3x Batteries
2x PCB
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Capsule MIRKA2-RX
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2x Pressure Sensor(Static Pressure)
6x Thermocouples
Pressure Sensor(Stagnation pressure)
IMU
GPS + Antenna
Thermopile
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Capsule MIRKA2-RX
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Antenna (Iridium)
Transmitter (Iridium)
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LOTUSLow Orbit Technical Unit Separator
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Wire
PTFE
Torsion Spring
Compression Springs
Rail
Baseplate
Pyro Cutter
Capsule
Clamp
Carriage
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Separation Test
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Conclusion
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• Development of the following subsystems of CAPE:
Capsule MIRKA2: electronics, communication, software, structure
Separation Mechanism LOTUS
• Measurement of the flight stability and the stagnation pressure to improve
simulations
• Opportunities for students
Application of knowledge
Improvment of project
managemnt skills
Better understanding
of space systems Team (2014)
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Outlook
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• Analyzation of the experimental data
• Improvement of the performance of the capsule and the Separation
Mechanism and further experiments to rise the TRL
• Designing, building and testing of the Service and De-Orbit Module
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References
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[1] M. Ehresmann, A. Behnke, J.-P. Baumann, J. Franz, D. Galla, B. Gäßler, F. Grabi, F. Hießl, M. Koller, G. Kuhn, N. Müller, R. Müller, A. Papanikoloau, J. Rieser, V. Schöneich, H. Seiler, M. Siedorf, V. Starlinger, A. Stier, A. Tabelander, F. Vardar, S. Wizemann, A. S. Pagan, G. Herdrich, and R. Laufer: CubSat-sized Re-entry Capsule MIRKA2. 10th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlin, 2015[2] A.S. Pagan, G. Herdrich, R. Laufer, and the KSat Team: CubeSat Atmospheric Probe for Education (CAPE). 10th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlin, 2015.[3] G. Herdrich, R. Laufer, A. S. Pagan, et al: Planetary Probe Design Workshop: Collaborative Hands-On Small Satellite Training for Engineering Students, 10th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlin, 2015[4] V. Schöneich, F.Grabi, H.Seiler, J.-P. Baumann, A. Behnke, M. Ehresmann, J. Franz, D. Galla, M. Koller, J. Rieser, M. Siedorf, R. Tietz, A.S. Pagan, G Herdrich, and R. Laufer: A Service and Deorbit Module for CubeSat Applications. 10th IAA Symposium on Small Satellites for Earth Observation, Berlin, 2015[5] A. Sidor, R. Braun, and D. DePasquale: RED-Data2 Commercial Reentry Recorder: Size Reduction and Improved Electronics Design. AIAA Atmospheric Flight Mechanics Conference, 2014 [Online]http://www.ssdl.gatech.edu/papers/conferencePapers/AIAA-2014-1231.pdf (accessed November 2015)[6] J.-P. Baumann, A. Pagan, and G. Herdrich: Aerothermodynamik re-entry analaysis of the cubesat-sized entry vehicle MIRKA2[7] J. Göhring, S. Hackemann, and B. Kanka: Whipox®: Ein faserverstärkter oxidkeramischer Werkstoff fürHochtemperatur- Langzeitanwendungen. Mat.-wiss. U. Werkstofftech. (2007), 38: 766-772.doi: 10.1002/mawe.200700191[8] LOCOSYS Technology Inc.: GPS_LS20031_datasheet_v1.3. Available online at:http://www.locosystech.com/product.php?zln=en&id=20# (accessed November 2015)[10] Quake Global, Inc.: Quake Q9602 datasheet. Available online at:http://www.m2mconnectivity.com.au/sites/default/files/brochures/9602_Marketing_Datasheet.pdf (accessed November 2015)
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References
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[11] Arduino, LCC: Arduino Nano Data Sheet. Available online at:https://www.arduino.cc/en/uploads/Main/ArduinoNanoManual23.pdf (accessed November 2015)[12] Arduino, LCC: Arduino Mega Documentation. Available online at:https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/ArduinoBoardMega2560#documentation (accessed November 2015)[13] S. Lee: The CubSat Program: CubeSat Design Specification. California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407, USA. Technical note - Revision 13 (2014)
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APPENDIX
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CAPE Mission Scenario
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Deployment1
2 De-orbit
3 Separation
4Re-entry of the capsule
5Transfer of re-entry data via satellite
6Demise of SDM,impact of capsule
• De-orbit down to separation altitude
• Atmospheric measurements
• PPT demonstration
at approx. 150 km altitude
Transmission of data through Iridium communication system
Measurement of the ambient conditions and the re-entry performance of the capsule
e.g. from ISS
Potential for monitoring of break-up and demise
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Electronic Design
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Mirror System Elecronics
In-situ sensors
Battery
Switch
LDO Power
Converter
OBC
attitude sensors
Communication
Emulator
Data
StorageDummy GPS
Thermopile
Dummy
Thermo-
couples
Pressure
Sensors
Temperature
Sensors
IMU
OCU/Separation Mechanism
Recording
equipment
OCU
REXUS Interface
Data
Storage
Wire Cutter
Triggers
Camera 1
Camera 2
LEDs
Uplink/
Downlink
Capsule System Elecronics
In-situ sensors
Battery
Switch
LDO Power
Converter
OBC
attitude sensors
Communication
Satellite
Transceiver
Data
StorageGPS
Thermopile
Thermo-
couples
Pressure
Sensors
Temperature
Sensors
IMU
Wire Cutters
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On-Board Computer
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On-Board Control Unit
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Qualification Tests
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• Mock-Up capsule with adjustable center of mass to analyze the flight stability of the different configurations
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Qualification Tests
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• Drop test from a crane with a height of 20m
• Vertical Wind tunnel test
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Qualification Tests
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• Iridium test board
Schematics Board layout
Production Testing
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