First Nations Launch 2021 Flight Readiness Review FRR

First Nations Launch 2021 Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Development Webinar Aaron Ashley, Raytheon, FNL Project Assistant Joshua John, Raytheon, FNL Judge March 22, 2021 The material contained in this document is based upon work supported by a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) grant or cooperative agreement. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of NASA.

Agenda § § § 2 FRR Introduction FRR Report TRA Virtual Safety Inspection Launch Weekend Oral Presentation Industry Analog FRR Recap 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

FRR Introduction n n Flight Readiness Review (FRR) Report After submitting the CDR, teams should continue refining their rocket design, incorporating CDR feedback, and working with their NAR/Tripoli mentors n n n n 3 n Handbook: https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/ Template: https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/rubric/ FRR report will be due April 5, 2021 Addressing all required items in the FRR report will set teams up for a successful launch day Launch Weekend Oral Presentation No FRR virtual presentation immediately following FRR submittal Teams will meet with Frank Nobile and TRA representatives for a virtual safety inspection 3/22/21 FRR Development Oral presentations will be given virtually at Launch Weekend on Webinar

FRR Timetable Date 0 Activity https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/calendar/ 22 March 2021 Zoom Flight Readiness Review Development Webinar @ 4: 00 pm CDT 5 April 2021 Flight Readiness Reviews (FRRs), Outreach Forms Due 6 April 2021 Telecon Advisor Meeting @ 2: 00 pm CDT 10 -17 April 2021 Competition Launches @ Each School’s Local NAR/Tripoli Launch 48 -72 Hours Prior to Final WSGC/Tripoli Virtual Inspection Launch 19 April 2021 Oral Presentation PPT Due 23 April 2021 Virtual Launch Weekend Programming, all day Friday 10 May 2021 Final Reimbursements, Post Launch Assessment Report (PLAR), 2 -3 Team Project Photos Due 1 June 2021 Notifications of Winners TBA Rock. On! 2021 @ Wallops Flight Facility (Moon Next Step Award 2020, 2021) Summer 2021 Grand Prize Trip to a NASA Center (Moon and Mars Challenge Grand Prize Winners)

FRR Report (1/2) n FRR sections are the same as CDR, but this time it includes your as -built rocket and demonstrates that you are ready to launch Proposal PDR CDR FRR PLAR X X X Report Summary X X Changes since Previous X X X General, Team Summary Facilities/Equipment X Safety X X Vehicle Design X X X Payload Design X X X Project Plan X X Project Outcome 5 X 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

FRR Report (2/2) n Shows that the overall rocket system readiness (all subsystems working together) for: n n Ensures that all flight hardware, software, personnel, and procedures are operationally ready Will reuse some CDR details, but must include new details such as: n n n 6 a safe and successful flight/launch subsequent flight operations of the AS-BUILT rocket and payload system Photos of construction process Schematics and photos of the AS-BUILT rocket and payload solution Why the constructed rocket differs from CDR design Test results Final altitude prediction (used to score Altitude Award) FRR Report is due April 5 th 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Virtual Safety Inspection n n All teams MUST complete the safety inspection in order to participate in the fly/launch portion of the competition 48 -72 hours prior to competition launch n n n 7 Present ready-to-fly rocket to Frank Nobile and TRA representatives via Zoom Submit final Rock. Sim file for review prior to Zoom meeting Receive TRA authorization to compete 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Launch Weekend Oral Presentation n Present the culmination of your work to a panel of judges, the WSGC team, and your fellow competitors n n n Your chance to practice your presentation skills in a large, but forgiving extracurricular audience Be prepared to defend your as-built rocket and payload in Q&A Your actual rocket should be on display or used as part of the oral presentation n 8 Include most up-to-date information for your rocket/payload See handbook pg. 30 for minimum items to cover Take pictures of your completed rocket prior to conducting your competition launch Include pictures of all of the items listed in the handbook p. 30 Oral Presentation PPT is due April 19 th 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Handbook Follow-Along n n n 9 FRR Report: Handbook pg. 27 LW Oral Presentation: Handbook pg. 30 https: //spacegrant. carthage. edu/first-nations-launch/ 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Immediate Steps n n n 10 Build the rocket Complete all planned testing Become confident in how to program, arm, and operate your altimeters, GPS trackers, and Moon Challenge payload Update Rock. Sim model with actual epoxy amounts, actual locations of components as you build Keep your NAR/Tripoli mentor updated with your build progress so they can offer suggestions if needed 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Knowledge Check n 11 Is there an FRR virtual presentation like we had for PDR and CDR? 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

n Flight Readiness Review with Industry 12 n n n FRR = Test Readiness Review (TRR) Objective: to verify the team is ready to proceed with a major test event Test Events n Development tests n Instrumented tests n Fit tests n Qualification tests n Software n Hardware/Software integration n Flight or Field tests n Highly visible TRR panel is made of up chief engineers and/or customers 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Test Readiness Review Topics n n n Overview of test event Unit Under Test description Test Plans and Procedures n n n 13 Test flows Dry Run results Test Team readiness Safety Risks Failure Protocol 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Entrance Criteria n List of work that needs to be completed before entering TRR: Example: Entrance Criteria Slide # Previous Actions Closed 3 Test Flow 9 -11 Schedule Defined 13 Dry Runs completed 14, 22, 24 Check List completed 29 Met the Entrance Criteria to begin Test Readiness Review 14 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Stakeholders n Stakeholders are individuals, managers, leaders, and/or customers who are directly impacted by the execution and results of the test FNL Stakeholders • Judges • Mentors • Student Leaders • Team members • FNL program • Carthage College • RSO • Launch Director • Tripoli Raytheon Stakeholders • Chief Engineers • Department Managers • Engineering leaders • Systems engineering • Electrical & mechanical engineering • Software • Safety • Quality • Mission Assurance • Customers (i. e. US military, prime contractors) 15 Who is affected by this test? 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Test Objectives & Success Criteria n A list of goals the test demonstrates and/or captures data to fulfill goal Raytheon flight tests “Demonstrate missile’s capability to negate an incoming threat representative target” FNL objectives (example) n Moon Challenge n n Safe flight Success Criteria: objective evidence that is collected, recorded to show that the test was successful (i. e. the goals were achieved) n Video/Photographic, numerical, recorded data (humidity, temperature, electrical), plots, correlation with simulation results Define how you know you’re successful 16 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Test/Mission Timeline • Show the timeline and major events of the test (rocket launch) • Includes timing, expected results based off simulations or dry runs • Events: camera switches on, lander deploys, reaching apogee • Define a T-0 to help with timing reference • Examples: rocket launch time, command to launch sent, Example Only Define what is to be expected 17 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Unit Under Test Configuration n Define the unit under test configuration n Raytheon: missile configuration First Nations Launch: team’s rocket Final configuration n n Rocket design changes should be none to minimal Minimal changes may include: n n n Adding rocket motor Adding batteries Should not do major changes including: n changing out major components (i. e parachute, data capturing devices) Define what you are testing & launching 18 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Integration & Test Run Results n Integration and build results n n Show the process used to build and integrate the UUT (rocket) Review any changes made from CDR design n n High-level Component build & integration Component testing Review failures and resolutions during integration and build Launch Vehicle integration • • Avionics Lander Launch Vehicle Camera • Avionics test in air pressure • Parachute testing • Lander testing • Payload testing • Power on testing Rocket integration completed How you got to your current state? 19 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Test Flow & Schedule Test flow helps stakeholders know the plan forward after the TRR is completed Helps also to inform the team the expected workflow and schedule 4/1/2021 4/2/2021 Integrate Launch Vehicle and Payload Test avionics Install Rocket Motor Launch 4/4/2021 4/3/2021 Test parachute deployment 4/5/2021 What is the plan to get to the test? 20 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Test Resources n Launch Team n n n Test documentation n n Test procedure or checklists Reports Presentations Pre-launch deliverables Checklists 1. Packing list 2. Launch procedure 3. Review lists 4. Failure procedure Test facility readiness n n 21 Team roles & function Training completed Launch Team • Launch director • Analysts • Payload lead Coordination with FNL Materials needed to support test Advance Planning helps Support a Safe and Successful Test 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Safety n Review hazardous activities n Review procedures to mitigate hazardous activities n Team member trainings n Safety devices utilized Safety is Paramount 22 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Risk & Mitigation (Optional) n n n 23 Launch Vehicle rocket motor fails to ignite n Team inspection & verification procedure Parachute fails to deploy n Testing parachute deployment before integration Travel delays n Back-up plans 3/22/21 Inspection Deployment test Alternate travel methods FRR Development Webinar

Failure Protocol Example 1 2 3 • Identify Failure Review Board at Test Readiness Review • Convene failure review board if a failure occurs • Team investigates root cause • Includes additional testing if needed • Update to actions or test process • Failure is documented in reports • Failure Resolution include: • Update of requirements • Redesign • Schedule adjustment; test modification • Re-test Failure Review Board • Launch director • RSO • Mentor • Tripoli • FNL Failure Resolved or Mitigated What do you do if a failure occurs? 24 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Watch Items n Any items or issues that need to be resolved prior to test n Can be include technical or programmatic n n 25 Funding Rocket build Team readiness Review any action items from last review 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Flight Test Success 26 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Industry vs. FNL Comparison Industry TRR FNL FRR Entrance Criteria Getting through CDR and remaining an active team Stakeholders FRR – Team Summary Test Objective and Success Criteria Handbook challenge text and requirements Test/Mission Timeline FRR – Mission Performance Predictions Unit Under Test Configuration FRR – Design of Vehicle, Design of Payload Integration and Test Run Results FRR – Recovery/Avionics Subsystem, Payload Testing Test Flow and Schedule FRR – Project Timeline update Test Resources Safety Inspection, FRR – Launch Ops Procedures Safety FRR – Safety and Procedures Risk and Mitigation N/A Failure Protocol Know who you’ll loop in if rocket crashes or fails Watch Items Remaining challenges from CDR Flight Test Successful competition flight, possible award qualification 27 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

FRR Recap n n The FRR Report is due April 5 th FRR Report expectations include: n n n Communicate the engineering and design effort involved n n n 28 Vehicle Criteria - prove that the rocket is ready for flight Safety - include your actual safe launch procedures Payload Criteria - prove that the payload is ready for flight Project Plan - provide update Include photos of the as-built rocket Maintain good formatting Virtual Safety Inspection with Frank Nobile/TRA takes place 48 -72 hours prior to local competition launch The Oral Presentation PPT is due April 19 th Oral Presentation should summarize FRR and any activities that occurred between FRR and Launch Day 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar

Q&A 29 3/22/21 FRR Development Webinar