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During these reviews \u2013 particularly the PA-1 Integration for Mass Properties and Acoustic Testing \u2013 it was noted that PA-1 flight system integration occurred before initially intended.<\/p>\n
\u201cAccelerated integration of CPAS PA-1 Flight system due to DRFC water deluge to minimize PA-1 schedule impacts,\u201d notes the CPAS presentation.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the presentation discussed the Smart Release Test Article which will be used to test the new CPAS configuration.<\/p>\n
For this test, a \u201cCardboard Honeycomb will be used to provide a large projected area and the correct limit cycle to test smart release.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The test will also involve the recovery of the parachutes and CPAS system as a whole.<\/p>\n
\u201cRecovered chutes will be used to perform CPAS secondary test objectives and back stop design and reposition predictions will assist in CPAS recovery improvements,\u201d notes the presentation.<\/p>\n
This test will be the second in a series of drop tests designed to prove the concept behind the parachute system.<\/p>\n
The first such drop test for the Orion capsule parachutes failed on July 31, 2008 when the \u201cprogrammer chute\u201d failed to place the Orion capsule mockup in the correct orientation.<\/p>\n
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A preliminary timeline for the test of the new CPAS configuration indicates a target test day later this year, although a date is yet to be confirmed.<\/p>\nAs such, the new CPAS hardware (including parachutes, attach fittings, and related equipment) will weigh approximately 744 lbm, the Wake Shield Assembly structure will weigh 3,799 lbm with 200 lbm of instrumentation, and the Ballasts (including steel plates and existing hardware located within the \u201ccenter tube\u201d will weigh 3,274 lbm.<\/p>\n
The Wake Shield Assembly is due to be completed in October according to the associated documentation, and is under the leadership of JSC (Johnson Space Center) Engineering.<\/p>\n
Internal Design Review for Orion: <\/p>\n
Moreover, the continued development of the test articles in parallel with the ongoing design changes to the flight version of the Orion capsule have lead to another Internal Design Review (IDR).<\/p>\n
At this latest IDR the Orion capsule engineers and designers were given permission to proceed with their endeavors on the drogue, main, and pilot parachutes that will be part of the final Orion capsule design.<\/p>\n
\u201cAuthority to proceed with long lead procurements for EDU canopies: Drogue, Mains, Pilots,\u201d notes the IDR part of the CPAS presentation.<\/p>\n
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However, the teams were not given a go ahead to proceed with work on the auxiliary parachutes.<\/p>\nThe reason for this decision is do mainly to uncertainties that still exist with the Orion capsule stemming from cutbacks and reduction in lift capabilities of the Ares I rocket.<\/p>\n
\u201cVehicle Integration still in conceptual stage. FBC and Parachute compartment design still in work. Hold on Aux chutes until architecture settles.\u201d<\/p>\n
In fact, the presentation notes that the current design of the Orion capsule does not even contain the \u201cvolume\u201d necessary for the main parachute system.<\/p>\n
\u201cBulkhead moves, gusset redesign, and possible OML changes are being pursued to obtain volume needed for main parachute integration,\u201d notes the CPAS presentation.<\/p>\n
In fact, the volume and shape of Main Deployment Bag have been improved based upon data collected during the failed July 2008 drop test and numerous analytical\/computer models of the nature of the ever-changing Orion capsule.<\/p>\n
The bags are trapezoidal in design and have a new gusset system.<\/p>\n
As such, an IDAT will be performed in the coming months to iron out the issues with the necessary elements of the parachute system and their integration into the flight version of Orion.<\/p>\n
\u201cIDAT study will step back and take a look from a vehicle prospective to see if we have the best integrated solution for all the critical events in the recovery phase,\u201d notes the presentation.<\/p>\n
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