Author Topic: LIVE: STS-120 Flight Day 8 - EVA-3 and P5/P6 Events (Read 120697 times)

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #580 on:** 10/30/2007 06:07 pm »

Mike S:
"We have accomplished all our major objectives.

"We are slightly ahead of schedule.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #581 on:** 10/30/2007 06:09 pm »

80 percent deloyed is where they saw the tear

"FCC is where it seems to have hooked up."

"Guidewire may be snagged.

"Teams are meeting right now to look at the pictures.

"HOWEVER, in the config we're in now, we're providing all the power we need, minus 3 percent. So we've not damaged the power wires (?)"

GREAT!!!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #582 on:** 10/30/2007 06:10 pm »

"We're good for all the ops we have planned. We could allow the Shuttle to leave and work on it (afterwards).

"We're tracking the sun from a beta perspective.

"We're in a very good config to sort this problem out.

Lee Jay · « **Reply #583 on:** 10/30/2007 06:11 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 30/10/2007 1:09 PM
"HOWEVER, in the config we're in now, we're providing all the power we need, minus 3 percent. So we've not damaged the power wires (?)"

I think he said 3% less than the other array, and all the power they need for all activities on this flight.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #584 on:** 10/30/2007 06:12 pm »

"We all agreed, as late as this morning, was to get P6 fully deployed, and if anything happened, it would be priority for EVA-4.

"So we'll talk about EVA-4 and EVA-5. What we need to accomplish, what the priorities are.

"So all of this is forward work. We've not had a lot of time to sort it out, but we'll discuss over the coming hours and days.

"We have around two more days (extra) of docked time with Discovery.

"Any day we extend, is a day we take out of the stage. So that will be a factor for the future.

"We like to be in a nice stable config while we sort out this problems.

Felix · « **Reply #585 on:** 10/30/2007 06:13 pm »

Great work Chris...

Felix · « **Reply #586 on:** 10/30/2007 06:14 pm »

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #587 on:** 10/30/2007 06:14 pm »

Repeats what we've already heard about the SARJ.

Speaks of the bull gear..which is less likely to wear away - and would be harder to replace.

ApolloLee · « **Reply #588 on:** 10/30/2007 06:15 pm »

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Chris Bergin - 30/10/2007 12:09 PM

"HOWEVER, in the config we're in now, we're providing all the power we need, minus 3 percent. So we've not damaged the power wires (?)"

Best news of the day........ Don't panic indeed....

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #589 on:** 10/30/2007 06:15 pm »

Crikey, Robert, tell him to slow down

Explaining the gearing.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #590 on:** 10/30/2007 06:16 pm »

Trundle bearing is an option. Or living without a DLA, until replacement.

Currently EVA-4 is SARJ inspections.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #591 on:** 10/30/2007 06:17 pm »

"With the array tear, we'll have to reassess the whole effort - what will gain us the most power....and any request to extend the docked stage further."

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #592 on:** 10/30/2007 06:19 pm »

Bill Harwood has 15 questions

On 122:

Mike S: "We can undock, but we've not checked into docking with Atlantis yet. We need to sort this out further.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #593 on:** 10/30/2007 06:21 pm »

Option of using OBBS for reach for Solar Array repair is not possible, but SSRMS is. Would need to retract the array a bit.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #594 on:** 10/30/2007 06:23 pm »

"I'm providing all the power I need out of these arrays. "

edimus · « **Reply #595 on:** 10/30/2007 06:24 pm »

Not true. It's not possible to use the OBSS from the end that the SRMS uses it but the OBSS can be used by the SSRMS from the center grapple fixture. The real question is can they reach it and do it without the sensor package freezing.

ckiki lwai · « **Reply #596 on:** 10/30/2007 06:26 pm »

thanks for the quoting Chris, I have trouble watching the MSB at the moment,
keep up the good work

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #597 on:** 10/30/2007 06:26 pm »

The primary aim of EVA-4 is to inspect the SARJ, but they will attempt to clean it with a glove, sweeping upwards to avoid bunching of the debris.

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #598 on:** 10/30/2007 06:27 pm »

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edimus - 30/10/2007 8:24 PM

Not true. It's not possible to use the OBSS from the end that the SRMS uses it but the OBSS can be used by the SSRMS from the center grapple fixture. The real question is can they reach it and do it without the sensor package freezing.

Thanks, I'm just quoting Mike S, but appreciate clarifications!

Chris Bergin · « **Reply #599 on:** 10/30/2007 06:27 pm »

"All we need out of the arrays is power. Doesn't need to look good, we just need the power."