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Development of Deployment Mechanism for RAMBHA-LP Payload Onboard Chandrayaan-3 Lander

2024-06-01
2024-26-0455
RAMBHA-LP (Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere - Langmuir Probe) is one of the key scientific payloads onboard the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO) Chandrayaan-3 mission. Its objectives were to estimate the plasma density and its variations on the near lunar surface. The probe was initially kept in a stowed condition attached to the lander. A mechanism was designed and realized to meet the functional requirement of deploying the probe at a distance of 1 meter, equivalent to the Debye length of the probe in the moon’s plasma environment. The probe deployment mechanism consists of the Titanium alloy spherical probe with a Titanium Nitride coating on its surface to achieve a constant work function, a long carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer boom, a double torsion spring, a dust-protection box, and a shape-memory alloy-based Frangibolt actuator for low-shock separation. The entire mechanism weighed less than 1.5 kilograms.
Technical Paper

BIST Based Method for SEE Testing of Vikram1601 Processor

2024-06-01
2024-26-0433
A novel method for Single Event Effect (SEE) Radiation Testing using Built-In Self-Test (BIST) feature of indigenously developed Vikram1601 processor is discussed. The novelty is that the usage of BIST avoids need of exhaustive test vectors to ensure test coverage of all the internal registers and physical memory to store them. So processor is the only element vulnerable to radiation damage during testing. The test design was carried out at VSSC, Trivandrum and the testing was carried out at IUAC, Delhi. In the first part, a brief introduction, need and methods of radiation testing of electronics especially SEE of radiation on Silicon based devices, different radiation effects, radiation damage mechanisms and testing methods are described. A brief introduction to Vikram1601 processor, the instruction – TST, used as BIST and testing scheme implementation using TST for studying the SEE is explained.
Standard

Tire Burst Test Methodology

2024-04-17
CURRENT
ARP6265
This document describes a recommended test procedure to assess the burst characteristics of tires used on 14CFR Part 25 or similar transport airplanes.
Standard

Nickel Wire and Ribbon 99Ni

2024-04-01
CURRENT
AMS5555G
This specification covers a nickel in the form of round wire and rectangular ribbon.
Standard

Test Method for the Determination of Total Acidity in Polyol Ester and Diester Gas Turbine Lubricants by Automatic Potentiometric Titration

2024-03-18
CURRENT
ARP5088C
The test method describes the procedure for determination of the total acid number (TAN) of new and degraded polyol ester and diester-based gas turbine lubricants by the potentiometric titration technique. The method was validated to cover an acidity range of 0.05 to 6.0 mg KOH g-1. The method may also be suitable for the determination of acidities outside of this range and for other classes of lubricants.
Standard

Test Method for Aerospace Firewall Sealant Flame Penetration

2024-03-18
CURRENT
AS5127/2D
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) describes the test methods to determine the flammability performance and capability to control the passage of, and effects from, fire on aircraft firewall sealing compounds. The methods are based on requirements of FAR Part 25, Sections 25.865, 25.867, 25.1191, and 25.1193 and may be used to demonstrate compliance with the requirements established by FAA AC 20-135. This standard shall be used in conjunction with applicable material specifications.
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