1. EDGE™ Preliminary Project Plan P09103 Rocket Fail Safe Device Chris Natoli (ME)

2. EDGE™ Preliminary Project Plan Project Name –Rocket Fail Safe 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. Jeffery Kozak (ME), confirmed Faculty Consultant –Dr. Dorin Patru (EE), confirmed Faculty Consultant –Dr. Hensel (ME), Tentative Primary Customer –Project METEOR –Dr. Patru –Harris Corporation

3. 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 project should provide a sub-system for the METEOR rocket that will allow for the remote employment of either a destructive or non-destructive fail safe for 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 a civilian 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

4. 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 or 1 Industrial and systems engineers could be an asset (if available) to provide data management within the project. This project will also require detailed testing procedures, as well as detailed documentation for integrating the device to the rest of the rocket. 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.

5. EDGE™ Phase 0: Planning Intellectual Property Considerations All work to be completed by students in this track is expected to be released to the public domain. Students, Faculty, Staff, and other participants in the project will be expected to release rights to their designs, documents, drawings, etc., to the public domain, so that others may freely build upon the results and findings without constraint. Students, Faculty, and Staff associated with the project are encouraged to publish findings, data, and results openly.

6. EDGE™ Week 1 Tasks (All) -Access Edge website, add P09103 to observed projects. -Research previous METEOR projects, take notes and record questions in logbook. -Get card access to METOER lab. -Begin researching fail safe devices (explosive/non-explosive) -Benchmarking activities for each discipline. Week 2 Tasks (All) -Provide decision between explosive/non explosive fail safe device -Defend with research why which method was taken. -Create a plan on proceeding with determined method. -Assign specific tasks by expertise. Week 3 TBD from Week 2 Phase 0: Planning Preliminary Work Breakdown Structure

7. EDGE™ Phase 0: Planning Team Values and Norms Punctual Each team member will be prompt and arrive at the team meetings on time. If an unexpected conflict comes up, the absent team member will notify at least one team-mate prior to the expected absence. An absent team-member should confirm that a teammate has received their message. Thorough Each team member will complete their tasks thoroughly and completely, so that the work does not have to be re-done by a peer on the team. If a member doesn't know how to complete a task, feels overwhelmed, or needs assistance then the member notifies peers, and seeks assistance either for a peer, faculty guide faculty, consultant or another person. Accurate Each team member completes their work accurately and in a way that can be easily checked for accuracy by peers and the faculty guide. All work is fully documented and easy to follow. Professional and Ethical Each team member gives credit where credit is due. All work completed includes citations to appropriate literature, or sources of assistance. If a team member has gotten assistance from a publication or individual, the that assistance or guidance is fully documented in the reports prepared. Each team member is honest and trustworthy in their dealings with their peers. Committed Each team member will contribute an equal share to the success of the project.

8. EDGE™ Phase 0: Planning Grading and Assessment Scheme Grade Level MSD IMSD II D Demonstrates an unsatisfactory level of effort. The design work is limited and may be missing crucial elements such as assumptions, bill of materials, and tolerances. The work is lacking professional luster. Demonstrates an unsatisfactory level of effort. Has made little progress in fabrication of design. Prototype is ineffective and fails to incorporate all design features. C A satisfactory level of effort has been exerted with little innovation. Could not have been accomplished without skills learned from an engineering background. Has put forth satisfactory level of effort in implementing design. Fails to overcome obstacles during the fabrication and/or testing. Prototype is effective but fails to address some design specifications. Product shows a limited level of innovation. B Indicates a good level of performance with a fair amount of multidisciplinary work. Reflects proficiency in most areas. Design shows a good amount of innovation. Indicates a good level of performance. Has developed a working prototype and test procedures. Has shown engineering intuition while overcoming obstacles. Product fails to meet all design specifications. Product is complete and shows a good amount of innovation. A Demonstrates an outstanding level of performance while implementing innovative concepts. Capable of synthesizing informed decisions and applying learned concepts. Shows initiative and expected of a practicing engineer. Demonstrates an excellent level of performance during the fabrication and testing phase. Product adheres to all design specifications and shows a high level of professionalism. Indicates ability to overcome obstacles and a high level of innovation. Has exceeded project expectations. Reflects a firm grasp of engineering principles.

9. EDGE™ Phase 0: Planning Resource Requirements People Dr. Kozak – Faculty Guide Dr. Patru - 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 – 09-4428 ME Shop – 09-2360 Concrete Bunker – Ward Road CEMA (Surface Mount) – CIMS Bldg. Equipment Desktop Computers – required Mechanical and electrical modeling equipment - required Electrical test equipment – required Mill/Lathe/Hand tools – (Machine Shop) Materials Miscellaneous small electronic components. Mechanical hardware PCB boards

10. 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. Other Stakeholder(s) Dr. Kozak – First Interview 10/03/07 – Discussed project details and customer needs. 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.

11. 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 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_Safety_Officerhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Range_Safety_Officer - Information about how destructive devices are employed. http://www.wv-comm.com/products/fts/fts.htmhttp://www.wv-comm.com/products/fts/fts.htm - A high end flight termination system http://www.google.com/patents?id=ioEfAAAAEBAJ&dq=5458071http://www.google.com/patents?id=ioEfAAAAEBAJ&dq=5458071 - 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-1992-3554 SAE, ASME, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 28th, Nashville, TN, July 6-8, 1992. 9 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-1995-2982 ASME, SAE, and ASEE, Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit, 31st, San Diego, CA, July 10-12, 1995

12. EDGE™ Phase 1: Concept Development Identify Customer Needs Project METEOR Needs: -Product needs to deliver payload into low-earth orbit -Needs to be cost effective (cheaper than current option) -Needs to offer improved reliability -Needs to be controllable (human,other) -Needs to ensure safety to participants. Project P09103 Needs: -Product needs to provide a fail safe for METEOR rocket. -Needs to be independent of main controls. -Needs to have built in redundancy. -Needs to be activated from ground. -Needs to withstand initial shock from launch. -Needs to withstand elements and fast transitions. -Needs to have a locating device. -Needs to weight no more than 100 grams.

13. EDGE™ Phase 1: Concept Development Identify Customer Needs Organize the Needs into a Hierarchy Need 1: The product should be safe for all stakeholders. -Need 1.1: Thorough, explicit, and readily available safety procedures. -Need 1.2: Must keep rocket from posing a threat to the community -Need 1.3: Needs to be controllable -Need 1.3a: Must be manually activated from the ground. -Need 1.4: Reasonable factors of safety. Need 2: Offer Repeatability -Need 2.1: Must be reliable. -Need 2.1a: Built in redundancy -Need 2.2: Needs to be separate from main control system. -Need 2.3: Sustainability -Need 2.3a: Must withstand the temperature ranges and quick transitions. -Need 2.3b: Must withstand initial shock from launch. Need 3: Cost Effective -Need 3.1: Utilize low cost materials and processes in development. -Need 3.1a: Use “off the shelf” components.

14. EDGE™ Phase 1: Concept Development Identify Customer Needs Establish the Relative Importance of the Needs Item #Needs toImportance Need 1.1Thorough, explicit, and readily available safety procedures.5 Need 1.2Must keep rocket from posing a threat to the community.5 Need 1.3Needs to be controllable4 Need 1.3aMust be manually activated from the ground4 Need 1.4Reasonable factors of safety4 Need 2.1Must be reliable5 Need 2.1aBuilt in redundancy4 Need 2.2Needs to be separate from main control system4 Need 2.3Sustainability5 Need 2.3aMust withstand temperature ranges and quick transitions.4 Need 2.3bMust withstand initial shock from launch4 Need 3.1Utilize low cost materials and processes in development3 Need 3.1aUse “off the shelf” components.3

15. EDGE™ Issues & Risks Budget Lead time on components Expertise in specific areas Availability of machine shop Lack of related technical (un-classified) literature Testing capabilities Team dynamics Dependent projects (varying constraints)

16. 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 -Gather information relation to FAA regulations -Provide initial concepts -Interview Dr. Kozak and Dr. Patru together to go over details. -Create a graphical interpretation of the needs and objectives. -Continue to outline 3 week plan.