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Math and Proof of Feasibility (this is the hardest one)
· Propulsion/Mission (Dom) – Show the delta-V burn that we get from our propulsion system
with solar thermal assist ACTIVE and INACTIVE.
· Propellant (Adam) – How much propellant will we need? Show possible production rates
for O2 and Methane. How much H2 do we need to bring for the whole trip?
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Mass/EPS Budget Review
· Adam/Billy/Dom/Jason/Shawn – Submit a COMPLETE initial mass and EPS budget for assigned
subsystems.
· Chuck – Patch design, we will decide which one works best during the meeting.
· Helene – A list of places to send the press release, w/names & email addresses.
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Math Refinements and Detail
· Cover any potential problems and inconsistencies.
· Brainstorm more avenues of publicity.
· Look for ways to simplify the system.
· All subsystems submit diagrams (flow diagrams) and charts as required.
· Updated press release.
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Self Assessment/Internal Review
· Grade ourselves on the following:
Technical Merit Publicity Innovation Simplicity Completeness
Reliance on Current Technology Team Size
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25% 20% 15% 15% 10% 10% 5%
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· Hazzard Discussions and Mitigation.
· Each subsystem lead brings a list of failure points and potential problems
as described in the Kepler Competition’s
call for papers.
This breaks down into three categories:
I – Loss of Crew/Mission
II – Delay of Mission, Possible Crew Loss
III – Long Lead Nuisance
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Draft Due
· Final team 100-pg write-up is due by this date, for proofreading.
· Send final press releases.
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Proofreading Complete
· Produce and mail to Mars Society.
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Final Turn-in to the Mars Society
· They want products on CD-Rom, shipped to Pioneer Astronautics.
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