Quote from: apace on 08/19/2011 03:05 pmHere we can see the attachment points for the solar arrays on the drunk... nice photos...I think those are the attach points for the solar array "pontoon" covers, specifically. On the left side is the power and coolant loop capsule-to-trunk umbilical. Below that is a new, or modified GSE side-to-vehicle umbilical attach point on the trunk. An perhaps, colored navigation lights?
Here we can see the attachment points for the solar arrays on the drunk... nice photos...
Quote from: corrodedNut on 08/19/2011 03:38 pmI think those are the attach points for the solar array "pontoon" covers, specifically. On the left side is the power and coolant loop capsule-to-trunk umbilical. Below that is a new, or modified GSE side-to-vehicle umbilical attach point on the trunk. An perhaps, colored navigation lights?Yeah, the red/blue lights ;-) Haha... we will see...
I think those are the attach points for the solar array "pontoon" covers, specifically. On the left side is the power and coolant loop capsule-to-trunk umbilical. Below that is a new, or modified GSE side-to-vehicle umbilical attach point on the trunk. An perhaps, colored navigation lights?
Quote from: apace on 08/19/2011 03:05 pmHere we can see the attachment points for the solar arrays on the drunk... nice photos...Okay, I downloaded the picture and took a closer look. Everybody looks sober (no obvious signs of inebriation) -- so which one is the drunk, and why would you attach solar arrays to him?
Here we can see the attachment points for the solar arrays on the [t]runk... nice photos...
Quote from: apace on 08/19/2011 03:05 pmHere we can see the attachment points for the solar arrays on the [t]runk... nice photos...There it is. A real live spacecraft. Michael Griffin's legacy!http://www.thespacereview.com/article/1266/1 - Ed Kyle
I think I can make out the right hand window opening under the plastic sheet.
Looks like an MVac nozzle can be seen in the background.
Several, in fact!Also, there's a pretty extensive use of cherry-pickers and other lifts for the Dragon. I wonder if that will stay once production ramps up, or if they'll build a more permanent checkout structure...
Quote from: Antares on 08/19/2011 07:04 pmLooks like an MVac nozzle can be seen in the background.There's also an interstage visible on the right between the two structures.(and a smiley )
Quote from: simonbp on 08/19/2011 07:53 pmSeveral, in fact!Also, there's a pretty extensive use of cherry-pickers and other lifts for the Dragon. I wonder if that will stay once production ramps up, or if they'll build a more permanent checkout structure...I admire their low-tech approach with cranes and lifts. (And note the ladder sticking out of the CBM hatch) I don't think it will change too much, unless they REALLY ramp up production rates. As it is right now they already have 7 Dragons in various stages of construction.
Quote from: Lars_J on 08/19/2011 08:05 pmQuote from: simonbp on 08/19/2011 07:53 pmSeveral, in fact!Also, there's a pretty extensive use of cherry-pickers and other lifts for the Dragon. I wonder if that will stay once production ramps up, or if they'll build a more permanent checkout structure...I admire their low-tech approach with cranes and lifts. (And note the ladder sticking out of the CBM hatch) I don't think it will change too much, unless they REALLY ramp up production rates. As it is right now they already have 7 Dragons in various stages of construction.I would agree with Simon. Platforms are static and can't hit the hardware plus you don't need a certification to operate from one. Where is the air exchange unit for the personnel entering the capsule via the ladder? It is a confined space.
I would agree with Simon. Platforms are static and can't hit the hardware plus you don't need a certification to operate from one. Where is the air exchange unit for the personnel entering the capsule via the ladder? It is a confined space.
Quote from: Jim on 08/19/2011 09:18 pmI would agree with Simon. Platforms are static and can't hit the hardware plus you don't need a certification to operate from one. Where is the air exchange unit for the personnel entering the capsule via the ladder? It is a confined space.Air exchange looks like left behind of Dragon, blue hose going into Dragon there.
Quote from: apace on 08/19/2011 09:24 pmQuote from: Jim on 08/19/2011 09:18 pmI would agree with Simon. Platforms are static and can't hit the hardware plus you don't need a certification to operate from one. Where is the air exchange unit for the personnel entering the capsule via the ladder? It is a confined space.Air exchange looks like left behind of Dragon, blue hose going into Dragon there. That is half assed.
