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Stephanie Evans
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
Advisor: Dr. Hank Pernicka
Abstract
In order to produce the most effective spacecraft propulsion system possible, it is necessary to ensure that the propulsion system hardware be fully prepared to handle the environment that it will be exposed to throughout the mission. For the Nanosat-6 satellite competition, it was necessary for the Missouri Satellite Team to thoroughly test its cold gas propulsion system to ensure that it met all of the requirements imposed by the Air Force Research Laboratory. These requirements call for several tests, such as ensuring that the tank, which qualifies as a pressure vessel, must be able to survive pressurizations well above the anticipated mission maximum pressure. Once these requirements have been satisfied with the necessary tests, the system may be fully integrated and prepared for flight.
Stephanie Evans is from Mascoutah, Illinois. She graduated from Mascoutah Community High School in May of 2008. She is currently attending the Missouri University of Science and Technology for her undergraduate degree. She is pursuing a dual major in aerospace engineering and mechanical engineering. She is currently the Program Manager of the Missouri S&T Satellite Design Team and hopes to pursue a career in the aerospace field that will involve testing and integration. |
