PowerPoint PresentationLaval, 17 – 18 – 19 June 2019
Capabilities, Shortfalls, Future Trends, New Innovative Test Technology (part 1)
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History of Major Space Activities in Canada
ANIK D CanadARM BrazilSAT
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History of Major Space Activities in Canada
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OLYMPUS
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History of Major Space Activities in Canada
Founding of CSA
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CSA/Commercial Programs at The DFL in The TV5 Chamber
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RADARSAT 1 , MSAT M1
ANIK F2
SSL
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SICRAL , ASTRA
OPTUS NEOSSAT
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X-33
TV2 (1 x 1 m)
AISSAT
CSA/Commercial Programs at The DFL in the TV2 and TV4 Chambers
JEM Cygnus TriDAR
Joint International Collaborations with Canadian instruments
CloudSAT , Proba - 2
JWST , CAMS (ASTRO-H)
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OSIRIS
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Acoustic Testing
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Tests Verifications Descriptions
Electromagnetic Compatibility
Verifies that the device under test does not emit any large amount of EM interference
Simulates RF and Telecommunication protocols for various subsystems levels in space
Pyro-shock Stress testing performed using explosive charges or high energy mechanical impacts
Simulates the decoupling of various components during the separation phase
Thermal Vacuum Tests device survivability through extreme temperature cycling and vacuum conditions
Simulates the conditions of space
Vibration Tests structure survivability through the injection of vibration functions using shakers
Simulates the vibrations occurring during launch and decoupling
Modal
Static Load Tests structure survivability through the use of various axial tensions and compressions created using heavy loads
Simulates the various loads undertaken by the rocket before and during launch
Acoustic Tests structure survivability by saturation of sound waves created by an array of acoustic drivers
Simulates the noise generated by the rockets during launch
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Existing standards for spacecraft Verifications and testing
ESA Test Requirements ECSS-E-ST-10-03
(USAF)
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SPACE QUALIFICATION FACILITIES
AN OVERVIEW
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David Florida Laboratory - DFL
and satellites
ISO 9001–2015 Registered
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Thermal Qualification Services - TQF
The TQF has a range of thermal and thermal vacuum test services to validate the thermal design and workmanship of spacecraft and space hardware. Four sizes of thermal vacuum chambers:
1 x 1 m horizontal (TV1 & TV2) Temperature: +150 to -50C (TV1) Temperature: +140 to -170C (TV2)
2.5 x 2.5 m horizontal (TV3) Temperature: +/-125 to -186C LN2 Temperature Recently upgraded for cryogenic temps using helium cooled shrouds: -253 C (20 K)
1 x 2.5 m horizontal (TV4) Temperature: +134 to -160C
7 x 10 m vertical (TV5) Temperature: - 186C LN2 Temperature, Thermal capacity 260KW
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RADARSAT 2 readied for testing in DFL’s 7 x 10 m (TV5) vertical thermal vacuum chamber
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For testing of Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) for JWST Program, the TV3 Chamber was modified to include a helium shroud capable of simulating deep-space temperature of -253C (20K).
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Challenges of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Program
Thermal Qualification Services - TQF
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Thermal Vacuum Chambers
Measurement Facility
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The SQF has several vibration shakers: – UD 4000 Shaker, 178 kN sinusoidal, 165 kN random – LDS V9 Shaker, 105 kN sinusoidal, 105 kN random
In addition, the SQF group also provides the following testing services:
– Modal testing and analysis – Mass properties measurements – Metrology measurements – Static load testing – Shock testing
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Structural Qualification Facility SQF
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RADARSAT 2 satellite during a vibration run on the UD 4000 Shaker (178 kN)
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Next Generation Power Supply (NGPS) during vibration testing on the LDS V9 Shaker (105 kN)
-NGPS Prototype for Exploration Surface Mobility (ESM) Program -Hydrogen fuel cell for rover prototype. -Horizontal and vertical axes test environments required a 3” stroke shaker with low frequency capabilities for payload qualification
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Structural Qualification Facility SQF
The RFQF has:
•Five Anechoic Chambers for antenna measurements: • The largest measuring 12 (w) x 24 (l) x 20 (h) m • For testing antennas in frequency range from 250 MHz to 20 GHz
•EMI (Electromagnetic Interference) / EMC (Electromagnetic Compability) Measurement Facility
•Near-Field Facilities: Spherical and Cylindrical
•Far-Field Antenna Ranges
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RF Qualification Facility - RFQF
Antenna Testing:
Spherical Near-Field Facility Chamber size: 7.3 m x 4.9 m x 3.6 m (h) Frequency band of operation: 1 GHz to 50 GHz
Cylindrical Near-Field Facility
EMC/EMI Measurement Facility Chamber: 4.9 m x 5.5 m x 3.6 m (h) MIL-STD 461 A/B/C/D and 462 /D RTCA/DO-160A/B/C/D
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There are two large, temperature and humidity controlled Class 100,000 clean Bays (22 ±2°C / 40 ±5% RH in winter and 45 ±5% RH in summer)
• Clean rooms certified to ISO 146441 Standard
• High Bay 2: 315 m2 (3400 sq. ft)
• High Bay 3: 1,080 m2 (11 625 sq. ft)
• Seismic Block: 7.3 x 8.8 x 2.75 m ( 24 x 25.3 x 9 ft), 400 metric tons (use for example for Static Load Testing)
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DFL Assembly and Integration Areas
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Integration Area – RADARSAT-2 ambient deployment of solar array wing on the Seismic Block in Bay #3
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DFL Assembly and Integration Areas
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Technical Support Services
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QUESTIONS ?