status update date: february 8, 2011 group: cubesat deorbit device members:jake tynis joshua laub...
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Status Update
Date: February 8, 2011Group: CubeSat Deorbit DeviceMembers: Jake Tynis
Joshua LaubLindsey Andrews
Previous work
• Performed lab test to examine different folding techniques and frontal surface area when inflated
• Downloaded STK software and became more familiar with the program’s capabilities
Previous work (cont’d)Budget• Added details to budget for different designs
(space-qualified and lab alternate)
Previous work (cont’d)
• Constructed mock-up device container• Materials:–Obtained quotes on aluminum from
suppliers–Got in touch with Wacker Chemie AG,
manufacturer of Elastosil S 36–Approached DuPont about Suva 236fa–Contacted ASCO for quote on micro
solenoid valve
Current Work
• Interfacing with Wacker Chemie to find a suitable alternative to Elastosil S 36
• Still working with DuPont (slow to respond)• Writing budget proposal• Preparing to meet with NASA to discuss
exploration of different materials• Gathering information about a lab set-up
using micro solenoid valve with labview
Planned work• Short-Term:–Meet with NASA materials group– Finish and send out budget proposal– Continue looking into valve actuator of deorbit
device• Long-Term–Order materials– Investigate electronic initiation of lid opening– Build lab-setup with actuator capability
Gantt Chart