Research Summaries

Back NPSCuL and Sequencer Upgrade and Development Support

Fiscal Year 2013
Division Graduate School of Engineering & Applied Science
Department Space Systems Academic Group
Investigator(s) Newman, James H.
Sponsor National Reconnaissance Office (DoD)
Summary This proposal describes the effort associated with the continued development of the NPSCuL structure and documentation to support upcoming flights-of-opportunity, including such flights as the A-deck and ESPA. Other work includes the development of an NPSCuL-compatible sequencer, capable of sequencing either Cal Poly P-PODs or the NASA Ames Dispenser in low earth orbit, with a goal to support high radiation orbits. This proposal builds upon previous work done in support of OUTSat for the NRO to produce flight-ready hardware, documentation, and integration support activities. These efforts permit a significant volume of Government and university CubeSats to be launched on an ESPA-compatible payload launcher. It combines opportunities for student thesis work, university outreach, and the development of useful national capabilities. This proposal addresses the NRO Key Functional Capability (KFC) #6, Innovative Capabilities.
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