status update date: february 8, 2011 group: cubesat deorbit device members:jake tynis joshua laub...

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