Opal passes a shake test performed at NASA Ames. Vibration modes were satisfactory. Modifications were made to the launch vehicle interface due to a misalignment of the power inhibit switches. Opal accidently turned on during the shake test.
 
 

Flight Opal on shake table. Solar panels were not shaken for fear of damaging them in handling and transport.

Opal on shake table.

Opal on shake table.

The pico doors were taped shut as a precaution in case the primary door/latch mechnasm failed. The top panel above the doors was not attached to allow a dummy load on the road.

Close up of launch vehicle interface.

XXX from NASA Ames adjusts the mounting template for Opal.

XXX from NASA Ames adjusts the mounting template for Opal. A film crew from Stanford records in the background.

Jenn looks on as Opal is shaken. A temporary antenna is attached to Opal for testing.

Jenn and Alejandro during shake.

Jenn and Alejandro during shake.

Good view of Opal on shake table.

Another good view of Opal on shake table.