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Payload Integration Working Group Weekly Telecon Notes
September 18, 1998 
(from CAST minutes)
  • Buckley: $80K to OSSS via NEF was verbally transmitted 9/15/98.(???)
  • Buckley: Capt Lee PM Optical Calibration System (Starfire/OCS) told by bosses to have ready to integrate into JAWSAT on 1 May 1999. Will be re-computed. OSSS to e-mail Capt Lee on interface needs, Buckley will confirm, Plan on fixed mass (??) and Volume (??).
  • Ferring: ASU reiterated willingness to design & build universal battery trickle charger for top-off at VAFB. Needs details from everyone (WSU & Stanford data OK). USAFA will advise.
  • Chesley: USAFA Orbit desired at 700km (so Orbital 400nmx395mn @98.6deg OK), with equator crossing at 0900 & 2100 to be determined by Starfire sighting needs. Maj Chesley to confirm with Capt Lee and advise at next phonecon.
  • R. Smith: OSSS probably unable to provide preliminary FEA until 1 October, but will send IDEAS or A-CAD file to Orbital & CSA by Wed. 9/23/98. Orbital needs for lateral loads, CSA for Softride analysis ASAP.
  • Schoneman: Orbital electronic drawings of  separation system for JAWSAT on CAD at Dulles office, will see if can transmit to R. Smith @ WSU. (WSU has OK hardcopy).
  • Chesley: USAFA Sending FALCONSAT drawing package to Buckley ASAP for transmit to White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) so can support academy with machining.
  • Ferring: ASU mass model to WSU next week via UPS, plus drawing via e-mail.
  • Chesley: USAFA Targeting 5 Oct 1998 for FALCONSAT cDR.
  • Sharp: OSSS Confirm JAWSAT CDR on 15 Oct 1998.


CAST ACTIONS:

  • (EED Note: M. Wood Action to confirm FALCONSAT real requirement to keep storage battery draining and charging vs. dry cells or thermal battery for separation system).
  • Smith: OSSS probably unable to provide preliminary FEA until 1 October, but will send IDEAS or A-CAD file to Orbital & CSA by Wed. 9/23/98
  • Orbital electronic drawings of  separation system for JAWSAT on CAD at Dulles office, will see if can transmit to R. Smith @ WSU