We finished the RWA spin down test at 11 pm. We paused the CRaTER functional to wait for the spin down test to finish. Now we can start the CRaTER Coincidence Mask proc which takes 6-8hrs.
Dumped the SSR at 10:50pm.
Change of plans: After the CRaTER Coincidence Mask proc is done, we will run the Orbiter Trending proc before the LEND functional. We think the CRaTER proc will end a few hours earlier than advertised so this will put the start of the LEND test somewhere between 7a-9a on Sunday morning.
Still on track for Sim 27 & 17 to start Monday morning at 8am.
"Sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast." - The Queen in "Through the Looking Glass" by Lewis Carroll
Saturday, November 22, 2008
TC-77 & 76: CRaTER Functional & RWA Spin Down
We have completed the RWA spin down test in the positive direction and have finished the spin up in the negative direction. Right now the RWAs are spinning down. Started the RWA test at 5:00pm.
While we wait for the spin down to finish, we started the CRaTER functional at 8:44pm.
“As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.”
Mel Brooks
While we wait for the spin down to finish, we started the CRaTER functional at 8:44pm.
“As long as the world is turning and spinning, we're gonna be dizzy and we're gonna make mistakes.”
Mel Brooks
TC-72: Payload Functional Complete @ 4:45pm
To recap, the Payload Functional ran from 9:50a-4:45 pm. We ran TC-73, 74, & 75 before the Payload Functional.
Not going to run the CSS Functional at this time. Forgot we need the loop backs in so we need to configure for it during the break.
Next up: We will run the RWA spin down test, take more LROC background images, then go into the CRaTER functional.
"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."
Oscar Wilde ('Lady Windemere's Fan' 1892)
Not going to run the CSS Functional at this time. Forgot we need the loop backs in so we need to configure for it during the break.
Next up: We will run the RWA spin down test, take more LROC background images, then go into the CRaTER functional.
"Experience is the name every one gives to their mistakes."
Oscar Wilde ('Lady Windemere's Fan' 1892)
A little status update to enjoy with your morning coffee
The LROC Background Imaging Test (TC-75) was completed at 8:00am.
Following this, LEND was a little warm, so the team entered standby mode while giving a little time for LEND and for other instrument support to arrive for the Payload Integrated Functional (TC-72).
Following the wait, the Payload Integrated Functional (TC-72) started promptly at 9:51am.
This functional is scheduled to take about 7 hours at which time the RW Spin Down Test (TC-76) and then the CRaTER Functional (TC-79) are next on the docket.
Following this, LEND was a little warm, so the team entered standby mode while giving a little time for LEND and for other instrument support to arrive for the Payload Integrated Functional (TC-72).
Following the wait, the Payload Integrated Functional (TC-72) started promptly at 9:51am.
This functional is scheduled to take about 7 hours at which time the RW Spin Down Test (TC-76) and then the CRaTER Functional (TC-79) are next on the docket.
Hot Soak #2 declared at 6:00AM Saturday
Hot Soak #2 was declared at 6AM. We have performed TC-71 (termination).
TC-72 (Payload integrated functional) is scheduled for sometime after 8AM to ensure that the instrument teams are on console.
We completed TC-73 (LROC Collimator) and TC-74 (LROC Functional). We started TC-75 (LROC Background Imaging) and in parallel are starting TC-77 (CSS Functional).
A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.
Carl Reiner
TC-72 (Payload integrated functional) is scheduled for sometime after 8AM to ensure that the instrument teams are on console.
We completed TC-73 (LROC Collimator) and TC-74 (LROC Functional). We started TC-75 (LROC Background Imaging) and in parallel are starting TC-77 (CSS Functional).
A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water.
Carl Reiner
Transition from cold to hot
We have completed the MOC testing (TC-68) around midnight. We completed a Mini-RF calibration run. We have a few hours before we reach hot soak temperatures.
We continue to run orbit cycling (TC-61) and have started WAC background(TC-69) and NAC background(TC-70) while awaiting hot soak to be declared.
Once we reach hot soak we'll run TC-73, 74, 75 etc. We won't run TC-72 (Integrated Payload Functional) until 1st shift, to allow instrument support personnel to be on console.
A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with. Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955)
We continue to run orbit cycling (TC-61) and have started WAC background(TC-69) and NAC background(TC-70) while awaiting hot soak to be declared.
Once we reach hot soak we'll run TC-73, 74, 75 etc. We won't run TC-72 (Integrated Payload Functional) until 1st shift, to allow instrument support personnel to be on console.
A vacuum is a hell of a lot better than some of the stuff that nature replaces it with. Tennessee Williams (1911 - 1983), Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1955)
Friday, November 21, 2008
MOC procedure checkout underway
Prior to turning the Orbiter over to the MOC crew we completed the RWA run down test, the FSW Controlled Heater Test, and stopped the LROC Imaging activity.
At 8:00 PM today, we turned the Orbiter over to the Mission Operations Center (MOC) to allow them to dry run and checkout some of the flight operations procedures. The MOC Crew has been given a 4hour slot ending at midnight, at which time we will resume LROC imaging tests.
At 8:00 PM today, we turned the Orbiter over to the Mission Operations Center (MOC) to allow them to dry run and checkout some of the flight operations procedures. The MOC Crew has been given a 4hour slot ending at midnight, at which time we will resume LROC imaging tests.
Plan for Hot Soak #2.
The plan for Hot Soak is to run all the tests originally planned but before the DSB test, we are going to insert the LOLA/LR CPTs and the LAMP Functional.
This will extend Hot Soak so we can try to get to Sim 27 & 17 by 8am on Monday (11/24) and hopefully shorten Hot Soak #3.
Currently, we are still running TC-66 RWA Spin Down Test.
This will extend Hot Soak so we can try to get to Sim 27 & 17 by 8am on Monday (11/24) and hopefully shorten Hot Soak #3.
Currently, we are still running TC-66 RWA Spin Down Test.
Status 11/21 @1:15pm
TC-59: Cold Soak was completed by 8am.
TC-62: Orbiter Trending was run from 9am to 10:50am.
TC-65: FSW Controlled Heater Functional was run from 11am-1p.
TC-66: RWA Spin Down Test started at 1p.
Changes to the plan:
Keep running the LROC B/G Images until 8pm.
Stop LROC B/G Images (TC-67)
Start TC-68, MOC Flight Procedure Checkout from 8p-12a.
Restart LROC B/G Images at 12a and run until we reach Hot Soak.
About Sim 27 & 17, we are going to try and time it so we start the sim at 8am on Monday 11/24.
Keep an eye on the blog.
TC-62: Orbiter Trending was run from 9am to 10:50am.
TC-65: FSW Controlled Heater Functional was run from 11am-1p.
TC-66: RWA Spin Down Test started at 1p.
Changes to the plan:
Keep running the LROC B/G Images until 8pm.
Stop LROC B/G Images (TC-67)
Start TC-68, MOC Flight Procedure Checkout from 8p-12a.
Restart LROC B/G Images at 12a and run until we reach Hot Soak.
About Sim 27 & 17, we are going to try and time it so we start the sim at 8am on Monday 11/24.
Keep an eye on the blog.
TC-54 complete
TC-54 (Mini-RF calibration) has been completed. The next two steps TC-55 and TC-56 (collectively referred to as the Mini-RF CPT) have begun.
We have completed most of TC-58 (Propulsion Catbed Test) except for adjusting the battery voltage down to 32V.
We are still expecting to be done all Cold Soak activities by 8AM.
Early morning cheerfulness can be extremely obnoxious. William Feather (1908 - 1976)
We have completed most of TC-58 (Propulsion Catbed Test) except for adjusting the battery voltage down to 32V.
We are still expecting to be done all Cold Soak activities by 8AM.
Early morning cheerfulness can be extremely obnoxious. William Feather (1908 - 1976)
TC-52 and 53 completed
TC-52 (trending) and TC-53 (Ka-band OFF) have been completed around 1:45. We have begun TC-54 the MRF calibration, which rolls right into TC-55, 56, 57, and 59.
Hopefully, by morning all testing slated for cold soak #2 will be completed, and we'll begin the transition to hot soak #2.
1.21 gigawatts? 1.21 gigawatts? Great Scott!
Dr. Emmett Brown, Back to the Future
Hopefully, by morning all testing slated for cold soak #2 will be completed, and we'll begin the transition to hot soak #2.
1.21 gigawatts? 1.21 gigawatts? Great Scott!
Dr. Emmett Brown, Back to the Future
Thursday, November 20, 2008
More Predictions…
The LEND Functional (TC-45) has just completed ahead of schedule and the anticipated LROC testing is temporarily on hold awaiting thermal conditions to just be right. The thermal team believes that this might take up to two hours?
Following this is some SSR management and the Orbiter Trending (TC-52).
The Mini-RF Calibration Activity (TC-54) is expected to commence around midnight once the battery is up to 33.6 and instrument support will be on hand.
Following this is some SSR management and the Orbiter Trending (TC-52).
The Mini-RF Calibration Activity (TC-54) is expected to commence around midnight once the battery is up to 33.6 and instrument support will be on hand.
Status Update
We have completed the CRaTER Functional (TC-47) and have commanded the battery to 33.6 volts in preparation for the Mini-RF testing later tonight.
We have also just begun the LEND Functional (TC-45) which is estimated to take 4 hours which will put us around 10:30pm tonight.
We have also just begun the LEND Functional (TC-45) which is estimated to take 4 hours which will put us around 10:30pm tonight.
Status 11/20 @2:20p
We are still running the CRaTER functional. Started at 9am so we should be done around 9pm.
We've switched up the order some.
TC-49 Prop Catbed Heater Test has been completed. It was run in parallel with the CRaTER functional.
After TC-47, the CRaTER functional, we will run TC-44 (LROC Background Imaging); TC-45 (LEND functional); TC-48 (LROC Collimator test); TC-50 (Stop LROC B/G Imaging); and then we should be back on track.
We are going to TC-58 (Prop Catbed Heater Test @high voltage) @ 12 midnight. It can be run in parallel with whatever we're doing.
"People wish to be settled: only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
We've switched up the order some.
TC-49 Prop Catbed Heater Test has been completed. It was run in parallel with the CRaTER functional.
After TC-47, the CRaTER functional, we will run TC-44 (LROC Background Imaging); TC-45 (LEND functional); TC-48 (LROC Collimator test); TC-50 (Stop LROC B/G Imaging); and then we should be back on track.
We are going to TC-58 (Prop Catbed Heater Test @high voltage) @ 12 midnight. It can be run in parallel with whatever we're doing.
"People wish to be settled: only as far as they are unsettled is there any hope for them." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Status 11/20 @9:15am
We are starting the CRaTER functional which runs 12 hours.
“Life swings like a pendulum backward and forward between pain and boredom”
Arthur Schopenhauer
“Life swings like a pendulum backward and forward between pain and boredom”
Arthur Schopenhauer
TC-38 Payload Functional is complete
TC-38 Payload Functional completed at around 2:45A this morning. TC-39 LROC collimator was completed as well and TC-40 LROC Functional(at soak temperature this time)was started. We'll soon roll into TC-42.
Hoepfully, TC-43 RW spin-down, and TC-44 LROC B/G imaging will be started within a few hours.
Projecting activities into Thursday first shift, Payload has requested that the order of TC-45, 46, and 47 be changed to run like this:
TC-47 CRaTER functional (12 hours)
TC-46 LROC collimator (<1 hour)
TC-45 LEND functional (4 hours)
I hate cameras. They are so much more sure than I am about everything. John Steinbeck (1902 - 1968)
Hoepfully, TC-43 RW spin-down, and TC-44 LROC B/G imaging will be started within a few hours.
Projecting activities into Thursday first shift, Payload has requested that the order of TC-45, 46, and 47 be changed to run like this:
TC-47 CRaTER functional (12 hours)
TC-46 LROC collimator (<1 hour)
TC-45 LEND functional (4 hours)
I hate cameras. They are so much more sure than I am about everything. John Steinbeck (1902 - 1968)
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Déjà vu?
The Payload Integrated Functional (TC-38) was started at ~7pm and should be completed around 2am.
Following this, there is a question as to whether or not we were cold enough earlier today when LROC testing (TC-39 and TC-40) was completed. Thus it looks like we might be running these two tests again.
Following this, there is a question as to whether or not we were cold enough earlier today when LROC testing (TC-39 and TC-40) was completed. Thus it looks like we might be running these two tests again.
The Wait is Over
At 6:07pm, Cold Soak #2 has been achieved.
The Payload Integrated Functional (TC-38) will begin shortly.
The Payload Integrated Functional (TC-38) will begin shortly.
TC-35 is complete, TC-36 underway
We have completed TC-35, a series of LROC images with and without decon heater on. We are executing TC-36, which will complete when thermal declares that the spacecraft has reached cold soak. Estimates are we'll achieve cold soak sometime during first shift Wednesday.
If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I'll bet they'd live a lot differently. Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist.
If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I'll bet they'd live a lot differently. Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Status 11/18 @9:30pm
We've finished Orbiter Trending (TC-34) about 9:10pm. We powered off the Ka system because it was keeping the ITP from getting cold. We also set the RWA speed down to 30.
According to thermal, we have at least eight hours to get to soak not including LEND.
According to thermal, we have at least eight hours to get to soak not including LEND.
Status 11/18 @7:00 pm
We finished the sim around 6pm and are currently in TC-33 Simulation Cleanup. We should be able to start the Orbiter Trending proc shortly.
After Orbiter Trending, we will run a few LROC procs and wait for cold soak. Cold soak is somewhere between 9 to 14 hours away.
After Orbiter Trending, we will run a few LROC procs and wait for cold soak. Cold soak is somewhere between 9 to 14 hours away.
LRO SIM # 18 Successfully Completed!
SIM #18 (TC-32) concluded at about 6pm today. Overall it was very successful. As was its purpose a number of changes and improvements to the set-up procedures and the flight RTSs and the ATS were identified and captured in SOARS. Congratulations and thanks to all who made the simulation a success. We are now headed to Cold Soak with TC-33 thru TC-37 being executed during the transition.
With the perverse logic of a degenerate gambler he figured God was testing his faith. -Mario Puzo
With the perverse logic of a degenerate gambler he figured God was testing his faith. -Mario Puzo
TC-32: Mission Sim #18
As of 5:25pm, we are nearing the end of Mission Sim 18.
Current estimate from thermal, is that we are 10-15 hrs away from cold soak.
Current estimate from thermal, is that we are 10-15 hrs away from cold soak.
Going Cold, and going, and going, and ...
Currently the orbiter is transitioning to Cold Soak #2 and at this time it is being estimated that it will take another 15 to 20 hours to achieve this goal.
LRO SIM # 18 (Nominal Monthly Station Keeping) Starting Up
The Orbiter is being controlled from the MOC and the ATS is being uploaded. For reference the SIM #18 Test Script is in 451-SER-002738 and the actual ATS load is SC_2009187_0038_A_VO2 (which folks in Overflow can obtain from Oscar in ACS). ATS load will take approximately another 45 minutes and the entire SIM is about 10 hours long.
TC-30 completed
TC-30 Orbiter Stress Test completed around 5:50AM. Currently configuring for Mission Sim #18. Should be in place and ready to go before 7:00AM.
3:30AM ET - Middle of System Stress Test (TC-30)
We started TC-30 (System Stress Test Functional) at about 2:15AM. This is a four-hour test. By about 6:30, we plan to be rolling into TC-31 (Reconfigure Orbiter for Sim), which takes about an hour. Mission Sim #18 would begin no earlier than 7:30AM, ET.
As of 12mid in TC-27 Orbiter Trending.
This is all speculation, mind you, but I think we should be done around 12:30-12:45am with the orbiter functional. Then we have to configure for the cold transition and run the Orbiter Stress test (4 hrs).
That would take us to about 5:30am to begin configuration for the sim and 6:30am for the start of the sim.
Don't hold me to it.....
That would take us to about 5:30am to begin configuration for the sim and 6:30am for the start of the sim.
Don't hold me to it.....
Monday, November 17, 2008
Started TC-27 Orbiter Trending @10pm
We started trending around 10pm. We are starting the cold transition now (11pm).
I'm estimating a 3:30am start of TC-31 which configures the orbiter for the sim. Looks like the sim (TC-32) should start around 4:30am
I'm estimating a 3:30am start of TC-31 which configures the orbiter for the sim. Looks like the sim (TC-32) should start around 4:30am
TC-25: Payload Functional Complete @9:00pm
We have completed TC-25 the Payload Functional. We are going to take a few more LROC images and synch the orbiter time. After that, we will begin orbiter trending. MRF is powered down.
Time for Mission Sim #18 still good for 3am but check back before you leave the house!
Time for Mission Sim #18 still good for 3am but check back before you leave the house!
TC-25: Payload Functional about half way through.
Payload integrated functional is proceeding well. We're about half way through now. We have already run the LROC collimator test (TC-26) prior to the functional. After the payload functional, we will run orbiter trending (TC-27) which takes a little over an hour. We will start transition to cold after trending. Once we get into configuration, we will run a 4 hr system stress test. After that we get ready for Mission Sim #18 (TC-32). Could be ready as early as 3am to run the sim.
Sim support personnel should be on console by 3am. - Sorry!
Sim support personnel should be on console by 3am. - Sorry!
Payload Integrated Functional has Begun...
At this time, we have completed the LROC Collimator Test (TC-26) and we have just started the greatly anticipated Payload Integrated Functional (TC-25) which is expected to take about 7 hours.
This also means that the expected start time for Mission Simulation #18 (TC-32) will be around 1:00am tonight.
This also means that the expected start time for Mission Simulation #18 (TC-32) will be around 1:00am tonight.
Updated Current Prediction
As it would seem, the instruments dropped out of hot soak since they were powered down. This means that the Payload Integrated Functional (TC-25) will be delayed. (Hopefully we can start this within an hour or so from now?)
Meanwhile we are inserting a quick Mini-RF test.
Once we start the Payload Integrated Functional, we can re-estimate the start time for the Mission Simulation #18. (However, at this tie it would seem that it will be delayed by maybe 3 hours and start closer to midnight.)
Meanwhile we are inserting a quick Mini-RF test.
Once we start the Payload Integrated Functional, we can re-estimate the start time for the Mission Simulation #18. (However, at this tie it would seem that it will be delayed by maybe 3 hours and start closer to midnight.)
Current Prediction
At current time the fun filled activities of the Orbiter Functional (TC-23) and cleanup activities (TC-24) are coming to an end.
The Payload Integrated Functional (TC-25) will be starting around 9 to 9:30 and is expected to take 7 hours.
It is also expected at this time that Mission Simulation #18 (TC-32) should begin around 9:30pm tonight.
"No one can possibly know what is about to happen: it is happening, each time, for the first time, for the only time." James Baldwin
The Payload Integrated Functional (TC-25) will be starting around 9 to 9:30 and is expected to take 7 hours.
It is also expected at this time that Mission Simulation #18 (TC-32) should begin around 9:30pm tonight.
"No one can possibly know what is about to happen: it is happening, each time, for the first time, for the only time." James Baldwin
Moving on Nom 15
Started nom 15 05:50 It's looking like we should be finishing up functional by let say ninish.
"Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out?"
Will Rogers.
"Stupidity got us into this mess, then why can't it get us out?"
Will Rogers.
lro_nom_03.proc Started
Through some trials and tribulations as of 00:00 hrs we have made it to nom 3 . Starting as of now the time line should follow the testing with nom 3 duration of 2.5 hrs and so forth.
"An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist,
half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size
it needs to be"
"An optimist will tell you the glass is half-full; the pessimist,
half-empty; and the engineer will tell you the glass is twice the size
it needs to be"
Sunday, November 16, 2008
We are currently performing lro_comm_03.proc of the Orbiter Functional
We are performing the lro_comm_04.proc
Going by the timeline, we have completed 10 hours of the 20 hour long Orbiter Functional Test. At this rate, we will not complete the orbiter Functional Test before 6:00 AM tomorrow morning.
Going by the timeline, we have completed 10 hours of the 20 hour long Orbiter Functional Test. At this rate, we will not complete the orbiter Functional Test before 6:00 AM tomorrow morning.
TC-23: Finished lro_cruise_05 @14:35pm
We are skipping lro_cruise_06 and _07 because CRaTER and LEND are already powered. We are starting lro_loi_01 which configures the GDS for the cruise sim.
TC-23: Starting lro_cruise_05 @12:35pm
We are letting the data dump through S-band continue in the background and are loading the ephemeris tables.
TC-23: Finished LRO_SEP_01 @10:15a
Struggled a bit with GDS (okay it took us 2 hours), but we are up and simulating.
11/16 TC-23: Orbiter Functional Started at 7:00am
Hot Soak was declared about 7am and the Orbiter Functional was started soon after.
Currently running proc lro_sep_01.
Currently running proc lro_sep_01.
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