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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) Presentation to ASTWG
Presenter: Greg Clements
ATDC Project Manager
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Objective
The ATDC will provide the nation with a “World Class” facility for the research, development, demonstration, testing and qualification of Spaceport Technologies.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Goals
• The primary goal of the ATDC is to provide, demonstrate and test technologies and processes that will both increase the safety and reduce operations costs for preparing vehicles and payloads for space flight.
• A complimentary goal of the ATDC is to forge strategic partnerships with commercial companies engaged in the business of Spaceports.
• NASA-government and NASA-industry partnerships will ensure the maximization of safety, expertise, innovation and cost-effectiveness in developing the Spaceports of tomorrow.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Overview
• The ATDC will be housed at Space Launch Complex (SLC) 20 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS).
• The Spaceport Florida Authority (SFA) is currently utilizing SLC 20 for small-scale launch operations and possible engine firing testing.
• ATDC activities will be coordinated with SFA and the USAF 45th Space Wing (45SW), with launch operations taking precedence.
• There is currently no intention of launching vehicles from ATDC-deployed infrastructure; SFA launch capabilities could be used as required.
• Separate, bilateral Memorandums of Agreement with the SFA and with the 45SW document the working relationships necessary for the execution of the ATDC Project.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
LSC
HPF SITE A
SITE B
FLUME
Conceptual Phased ATDC Implementation
PROPOSED AREA FOR ATDCINFRASTRUCTURE
N100'
LOX Area (PHASE 1)
1. LOX Storage Area 2. LOX Flow Area/Dump Basin 3. LOX Control Skid 4. LOX Test Area
SPACEPORT FLORIDAFacilities Indicated in Gray
(Launch Support Center, Horizontal Processing Facility,
Launch Site A and Launch Site B)
ATDC Phased Implementation – Phase 1
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
LSC
HPF SITE A
SITE B
Ram
p (P
H 2 )
FLUME
Conceptual Phased ATDC Implementation
PROPOSED AREA FOR ATDCINFRASTRUCTURE
N100'
LOX Area (PHASE 1)
1. LOX Storage Area 2. LOX Flow Area/Dump Basin 3. LOX Control Skid 4. LOX Test Area
LH2 Area (PHASE 2)
1. LH2 Storage Area 2. LH2 Low Area/ Flare Stack 3. LH2 Control Skid 4. LH2 Test Area
LN2 Area (PHASE 2) 1. LN2 Storage/Flow Area
2. LN2 Control Skid 3. Cryo Component Test Area
Launch Mount (PHASE 2)
SPACEPORT FLORIDAFacilities Indicated in Gray
(Launch Support Center, Horizontal Processing Facility,
Launch Site A and Launch Site B)
ATDC Phased Implementation – Phase 2
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
LSC
HPF SITE A
SITE B
Ram
p (P
H 2 )
FLUME
Conceptual Phased ATDC Implementation
PROPOSED AREA FOR ATDCINFRASTRUCTURE
N100'
LOX Area (PHASE 1)
1. LOX Storage Area 2. LOX Flow Area/Dump Basin 3. LOX Control Skid 4. LOX Test Area
LH2 Area (PHASE 2)
1. LH2 Storage Area 2. LH2 Low Area/ Flare Stack 3. LH2 Control Skid 4. LH2 Test Area
LN2 Area (PHASE 2) 1. LN2 Storage/Flow Area
2. LN2 Control Skid 3. Cryo Component Test Area
Launch Mount (PHASE 2)
Iron Rocket (PHASE 3)
CryogenicDensification
Skids (PHASE 3)
IronRocket Park Site
PH 3 The “Iron Rocket” is detachable
From the Launch Mount and can be “parked” in sections When not being used
SPACEPORT FLORIDAFacilities Indicated in Gray
(Launch Support Center, Horizontal Processing Facility,
Launch Site A and Launch Site B)
ATDC Phased Implementation – Phase 3
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
LSC
HPF SITE A
SITE B
Ram
p (P
H 2 )
FLUME
Conceptual Phased ATDC Implementation
PROPOSED AREA FOR ATDCINFRASTRUCTURE
N100'
LOX Area (PHASE 1)
1. LOX Storage Area 2. LOX Flow Area/Dump Basin 3. LOX Control Skid 4. LOX Test Area
LH2 Area (PHASE 2)
1. LH2 Storage Area 2. LH2 Low Area/ Flare Stack 3. LH2 Control Skid 4. LH2 Test Area
LN2 Area (PHASE 2) 1. LN2 Storage/Flow Area
2. LN2 Control Skid 3. Cryo Component Test Area
Launch Mount (PHASE 2)
Iron Rocket (PHASE 3)
CryogenicDensification
Skids (PHASE 3)
IronRocket Park Site
NewPerimeter
Fence
ATDC ShopFacility (2000 sq. ft.)
(PHASE 4)
Checkout and Control System(installed in Processing Facility)
ATDC ProcessingFacility (5000 sq ft)
(PHASE 4)PH 3
The “Iron Rocket” is detachableFrom the Launch Mount and can be “parked” in sections When not being used
SPACEPORT FLORIDAFacilities Indicated in Gray
(Launch Support Center, Horizontal Processing Facility,
Launch Site A and Launch Site B)
ATDC Phased Implementation – Phase 4
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
LSC
HPF SITE A
SITE B
Ram
p (P
H 2 )
FLUME
Conceptual Phased ATDC Implementation
N100'
LOX Area (PHASE 1)
1. LOX Storage Area 2. LOX Flow Area/Dump Basin 3. LOX Control Skid 4. LOX Test Area
LH2 Area (PHASE 2)
1. LH2 Storage Area 2. LH2 Low Area/ Flare Stack 3. LH2 Control Skid 4. LH2 Test Area
LN2 Area (PHASE 2) 1. LN2 Storage/Flow Area
2. LN2 Control Skid 3. Cryo Component Test Area
Launch Mount (PHASE 2)
Iron Rocket (PHASE 3)
CryogenicDensification
Skids (PHASE 3)
IronRocket Park Site
NewPerimeter
Fence
ATDC ShopFacility (2000 sq. ft.)
(PHASE 4)
Checkout and Control System(installed in Processing Facility)
ATDC ProcessingFacility (5000 sq ft)
(PHASE 4)
PHASE 5Expansion Area(Infrastructure TBD)
PH 5Expansion
Area(TBD)
PH 3 The “Iron Rocket” is detachable
From the Launch Mount and can be “parked” in sections When not being used
SPACEPORT FLORIDAFacilities Indicated in Gray
(Launch Support Center, Horizontal Processing Facility,
Launch Site A and Launch Site B)
ATDC Phased Implementation – Phase 5
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ATDC Site Plan – Phases 1-3
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Site Plan – Phases 1-3 (continued)
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Site Plan – Phases 1-3 (continued)
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Facility Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Phase 4 Phase 5
LO2 Area Partial Capability Upgrade Upgrade
LH2 Area Full Capability Upgrade
LN2 Area Full Capability Upgrade
Launch Mount Full Capability Upgrade
Iron Rocket Partial Capability Upgrade Upgrade
Densification Area Full Capability Upgrade
Processing Facility Full Capability
Shop Facility Full Capability
Checkout and Control System
Partial Capability Upgrade
Future Infrastructure Full Capability
Summary of ATDC Phased Implementation
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Design Certification and Turnover
ATDC Phase NTestbed
Area Usage
Requirements
Design
Construction& Fabrication
Installation
Test and Activation
Procurement
Design Certification
Review
ATDC Project Phase N Development
ATDC Project ATDC
Requirements
Design
Construction& Fabrication
Installation
Test and Activation
Procurement
Design Certification
Review
ATDC Project Phase N+1 DevelopmentATDC
Phase N+1Testbed
Area UsageTurnover
to YA-F2
Turnover to
Development
(Upgrades and
Modifications)
Turnover
to YA-F2
Turnover Point(Design Certification Review)
ATDC Phase NTestbed
Area Usage
Requirements
Design
Construction& Fabrication
Installation
Test and Activation
Procurement
Design Certification
Review
ATDC Project Phase N DevelopmentRequirements
Design
Construction& Fabrication
Installation
Test and Activation
Procurement
Design Certification
Review
Requirements
Design
Construction& Fabrication
Installation
Test and Activation
Procurement
Design Certification
Review
ATDC Project Phase N Development
ATDC Project ATDC Testbed Operations
Requirements
Design
Construction& Fabrication
Installation
Test and Activation
Procurement
Design Certification
Review
Requirements
Design
Construction& Fabrication
Installation
Test and Activation
Procurement
Design Certification
Review
ATDC Project Phase N+1 DevelopmentATDC
Phase N+1Testbed
Area UsageTurnover
to YA-F2
Turnover to
Development
(Upgrades and
Modifications)
Turnover
to YA-F2
Turnover Point(Design Certification Review)
ATDC Development is NASA-KSC Led ATDC Operations is NASA-KSC Led
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
Pre-Construction Pictures of SLC 20
Future LO2 Area
Future LO2 Offload Area (Truck to Dewar)
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
Pre-Construction Pictures of SLC 20
Future LH2 Area
ATDC Installation Manager Surveying Inside of Existing Launch Mount
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
Pre-Construction Pictures of SLC 20
View of Base of Existing Launch Mount from North
View of Top of Existing Flame Trench
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
Pre-Construction Pictures of SLC 20
View of Base of Existing Launch Mount from West
View of Existing Launch Mount Approach Ramp from East
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
Pre-Construction Pictures of SLC 20
View of Top of Existing Launch Mount
View of Top of Existing Launch Mount
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Potential Customer Base
The ATDC will be able to support the following customers
• New Vehicle Development (2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, EELV) Organizations
• US Spaceport Development Agencies
• Cape Canaveral Spaceport (KSC/CCAFS) Organizations
• Other DoD and Government agencies
• Related Industry Vendors
• Commercial Launch Industries
• Academic Research
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Customers – New Vehicle Development
• The flexibility of the ATDC is well suited for supporting development of new vehicles, both reusable launch vehicles (RLVs) and expendable launch vehicles (ELVs).
• ATDC Infrastructure will be able to support initial demonstration, testing and qualification of new vehicle development.
• NASA-MSFC (under NRA 8-30) is funding 2nd Generation RLV proposals; 2nd Gen contractors are planning on using the ATDC to support “proof of concept” activities (e.g., densified cryogenic tanking)
• For ELV development, the ATDC could be used as a “proving ground” for new vehicle designs. By using the ATDC, ELV vendors can concentrate their efforts on the design of the vehicle as opposed to the corresponding ground Spaceport systems.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Customers – Spaceport Development Agencies
• Various states have chartered Spaceport Development Agencies to study, develop and deploy Spaceports; the ATDC can support collaborative efforts and transfer expertise and technology to these Agencies.
• Examples of ATDC activities that could be conducted in partnership with Spaceport Development Agencies include:– Spaceport Master Planning and Conceptualization – Operational Processing Expertise– Payload Processing Expertise– Environmental Impacts from Spaceport Development – Workforce Development and Training– Spaceport Technology Experiments– Range Technology Experiments
• Using the ATDC as a national resource, Spaceport Technology research can be developed in partnership to maximize benefits for cost/information sharing.
• The ASTWG and the ARTWG forums will synergize development initiatives at the ATDC and maximize the benefits of its Spaceport Technology research.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Customers – KSC/CCAFS Organizations
• The KSC/CCAFS ops organizations (Shuttle, Payloads and ELV Processing) can utilize the ATDC to qualify new components and technologies (e.g., LOX Pump for Shuttle LC-39) without operational risk to their programs.
• The ATDC is available to improve the efficiency of existing KSC/CCAFS operations by allowing “What if” scenario testing; an operating or test procedure can be modified and validated against actual launch site equipment at no operational risk to the program.
• ATDC Infrastructure will be available to “field test” Spaceport and Range Technology research and development projects with commercial or operational potential, where the full-scale “elements” of a launch site are required.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Customers – Other DoD & Gov’t Organizations
• Other NASA Centers, the Department of Defense, and other Government Agencies (e.g., the Federal Aviation Administration) could also benefit from activities conducted at the ATDC.
• New vehicles and systems in development could utilize the ATDC for a large portion of ground-based qualification activities.
• Hazardous operations, such as processing with radioactive thermal generators, could be simulated without requiring the use or handling of hazardous commodities.
• As with the Spaceport Development Agencies, the ASTWG and the ARTWG will be a forum to synergize activities at the ATDC with these agencies and maximize the benefits of Spaceport Technology research.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Customers – Industry Vendors
• ATDC Infrastructure will also be made available to industry for qualifying cutting-edge commercial technology for use in a Spaceport Environment.
• The ATDC Infrastructure can also be made available to support initial demonstration, testing and qualification of new vehicle development.
• Small companies could use the ATDC in order to reap the benefit of its large ground-based infrastructure without having to expend a significant long-term capital investment for that infrastructure; by using the ATDC, these vendors can concentrate their efforts on the design and development of “production” systems.
• In support of industry vendors, the ATDC could be viewed as a Spaceport version of “Underwriters Laboratories” wherein a controlled qualification test could be performed by a neutral party, NASA-KSC.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
ATDC Customers – Academia
• ATDC Infrastructure will also be made available to academia for research of related Spaceport Technologies.
• In this instance, the ATDC would be viewed as a large-scale laboratory supporting controlled research in Spaceport or Range technologies.
• Joint research agreements would be developed between NASA and the academic institution(s) to outline the research being conducted, its duration, and what ATDC facilities would be utilized.
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ATDC ASTWG Presentation – May 2001
For Additional Information. . .
• Contact the ATDC Project Manager:Gregory R. Clements
NASA-KSC Mail Stop: YA-E6
KSC, FL 32899
321.867.8992
321.867.4234 (Fax)
• Additional Project information can be placed on a CD (MSOffice 2000 Products) and sent out to any interested parties