EDGE™ Concept Level Project Plan P09103 Rocket Self-Destruction Device Chris Natoli (ME)

EDGE™ Concept Level Project Plan Project Name –Rocket Self-Destruction Device Project Number –P09103 Project Family –METEOR Track –Aerospace Systems and Technology Start Term –TBD (Dependent on other METEOR projects) End Term –TBD (Dependent on other METEOR projects) Faculty Guide –Dr. Dorin Patru (EE), confirmed Faculty Consultant –Dr. Jeffery Kozak (ME), confirmed Faculty Consultant –Dr. Hensel (ME), Tentative Primary Customer –Project METEOR –Dr. Patru –Harris Corporation

EDGE™ Phase 0: Planning Mission Statement Product Description METEOR is a multistage hybrid rocket program that will deliver small payloads into low-earth orbit. This product should provide a sub-system for the METEOR rocket that will allow for the remote self destruction of the rocket. This would be necessary if the rockets main guidance controls were to fail and the rocket to go outside of its launch corridor. It also protects against unknown failures that result in needing an immediate termination of the flight. This would primarily serve as a safety precaution if the rocket was to go astray over an inhabited area. Key Business Goals The primary business goals of this product are to To provide a safety feature to the METEOR rocket. To provide an innovative solution to the market that is small, and cost effective. Primary Market METEOR project family. Secondary Market Small payload rocketry and satellites. Amateur rocketry. Stakeholders Stakeholders in the design of our product include the following: RIT Project METEOR RIT Faculty and Community RIT and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering Harris Corporation

EDGE™ Phase 0: Planning Staffing Requirements Mechanical Engineers Number 2 The mechanical engineers would be required to be fluent in CAD and FEA software packages. Students should also be proficient in machining and fabrication. Electrical Engineers Number 3 The electrical engineers would be required to have background knowledge in analog and RF circuitry and systems, design of digital, analog and mixed signal hardware. There would be minimal programming required. Industrial and Systems Engineers Number 0 Industrial and systems engineers have not been deemed necessary at this point and time. Computer Engineers Number 0 Computer engineers have not been deemed necessary at this point and time. Business Majors Number 0 Business majors have not been deemed necessary at this point and time.

EDGE™ Phase 0: Planning Resource Requirements People Dr. Patru - Faculty Guide Dr. Kozak - Faculty Consultant Mr. Dave Hathaway and Staff – Machine Shop Staff Ken Snyder – Ordering Supplies Jim Stefano – EE Computer Access Bill Finch – ME Computer Access Environment METEOR Room – ME Shop – Concrete Bunker – Ward Road CEMA (Surface Mount) – CIMS Bldg. Equipment Desktop Computers - required Oscilloscopes and other electrical test equipment – required Mill/Lathe/Hand tools – (Machine Shop) Materials Miscellaneous small electronic components. Mechanical hardware PCB boards

EDGE™ Phase 1: Concept Development Identify Customer Needs - Interviews Primary Customer(s) Dr. Patru – First Interview 09/21/07 – Discussed project and overall description identified constraints and needs. Dr. Patru – Second Interview 09/25/07 – Discussed project details such as time outline, schedule, staffing requirements, responsibility breakdowns and resources available. Will schedule another interview to discuss more specific needs and project outlines once I have interview Dr. Kozak. Other Stakeholder(s) Dr. Kozak – Need to schedule interview. Past Senior Design Team(s) All METEOR projects. Specifically P08105 and P08106 as their progress with the rocket engine and tanks will more clearly define this project.

EDGE™ Phase 1: Concept Development Identify Customer Needs - Benchmarking Competitive or Cooperative Solutions This project will be slightly difficult to benchmark, for two reasons. The first is that many of the facets using similar devices are government based (ie. NASA, military). Obtaining much information on technical specifications let alone the devices will be difficult. The second reason is that it can be dangerous benchmarking detonation devices, and obtaining them in general. I would suggest that each team member does there own literature search and internet search on the topic and related topics. Related topics being but not limited to detonation devices, RF signal transmission, MEMS technologies, and flight termination systems. Internet Search - Information about how destructive devices are employed. - A high end flight termination system - Destruction of rocket engines (patent) Technical Literature Search Safe-and-arm device for solid rocket motor ignition and destruct, SLADE, WILLIAM J.GRANDE, JAMES C. (Thiokol Corp., Elkton, MD) AIAA SAE, ASME, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 28th, Nashville, TN, July 6-8, p. On the nature of the fragment environment created by the range destruction or random failure of solid rocket motor casings, Eck, M, Mukunda, M Flight demonstration of laser diode initiated ordnance Boucher, Craig JSchulze, Norman R AIAA ASME, SAE, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 31st, San Diego, CA, July 10-12, 1995

EDGE™ Phase 1: Concept Development Identify Customer Needs - Interpret Needs Statements: Will compile this once I have finished my interviews and done more research. Graphical Interpretation Will compile this once I have finished my interviews and done more research. Organize the Needs into a Hierarchy Will compile this once I have finished my interviews and done more research. Establish the Relative Importance of the Needs Will compile this once I have finished my interviews and done more research. Reflect on the Results and the Process Will compile this once I have finished my interviews and done more research.

EDGE™ Future Plan Where do you go from here? From this point forward I plan to do the following: -Conduct more research in the area of interest -Interview Dr. Kozak to determine his needs of the project. -Follow up interview with Dr. Patruu to clarify needs and objectives. -Compile needs statement, hierarchy of needs, and relative importance of needs. -Create a graphical interpretation of the needs and objectives.