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#20 by SimonShuttle on 26 Aug, 2006 19:09
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Cool.It's a bank holiday here tomorrow
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#21 by rdale on 26 Aug, 2006 19:14
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One word describes this
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#22 by astrobrian on 26 Aug, 2006 19:15
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Austin - 26/8/2006 1:52 PM
QuoteBrian -- I understand how you feel. But if that's gonna be your *ss strapped to 500,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and oxygen flanked by two SRBS, you want to know that the electrical systems at the pad are in good order.
Oh I know, it just bites for me because now I have to listen to NPR radio at work monday to find out what happens. No tv and no internet
Dont get me wrong, for the crew I know it the right course of action, just not for me lol
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#23 by Mark Dave on 26 Aug, 2006 19:16
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Monday huh? Good.
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#24 by Austin on 26 Aug, 2006 19:22
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QuoteAustin - 26/8/2006 1:52 PM
QuoteBrian -- I understand how you feel. But if that's gonna be your *ss strapped to 500,000 gallons of liquid hydrogen and oxygen flanked by two SRBS, you want to know that the electrical systems at the pad are in good order.
Oh I know, it just bites for me because now I have to listen to NPR radio at work monday to find out what happens. No tv and no internet
Dont get me wrong, for the crew I know it the right course of action, just not for me lol
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#25 by spaceshuttle on 26 Aug, 2006 19:22
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the briefing's on now.
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#26 by jcopella on 26 Aug, 2006 19:22
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I will be very interested to hear what exactly the concern is with regard to the lightning -- is it an issue of knowing how much energy was transferred/absorbed by the vehicle, or do they have a number on the energy and now they're worried about possible damage? If there's a cloud over the electronics onboard now because of that lightning strike, I will be very interested to hear what the rationale is for flight. ESD is a very insidiously destructive force. Once they open that can of worms it will be very hard to close, IMO.
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#27 by astrobrian on 26 Aug, 2006 19:28
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#28 by MKremer on 26 Aug, 2006 19:29
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Wow, est >100kA. Possibly the largest known strike at the pad.
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#29 by MKremer on 26 Aug, 2006 19:34
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Question about the H2 vent arm pyro circuit, may have exceeded allowed bus parameters.
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#30 by punkboi on 26 Aug, 2006 19:36
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MKremer - 26/8/2006 11:46 AM "OK, punkboi may not be able to watch the launch; we'll need to reschedule for Monday. Find some credible excuse we can use to do that."
DAAAMN STRAIGHT! And I want the shuttle crew to drink lemon-flavored Tang once they get to orbit. Why? 'CAUSE I SAID SO.
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#31 by SimonShuttle on 26 Aug, 2006 19:36
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That AP guy Seth looks like one smug git.
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#32 by MKremer on 26 Aug, 2006 19:38
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If needed to re-test *everything* at the pad, SRBs, and orbiter, will take 96 hours (per test specifications).
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#33 by Austin on 26 Aug, 2006 19:42
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100,000 amps is quite a significant lightning strike.
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#34 by astrobrian on 26 Aug, 2006 19:43
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MMT tomorrow morning at 10am EDT, not sure if there will be a press conf afterwards
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#35 by MKremer on 26 Aug, 2006 19:45
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Bus spike noticed on the orbiter, >80mS (over spec), bus is for fuel cell 1, tests to be done to know whether that is a problem or just a transient.
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#36 by DaveS on 26 Aug, 2006 19:45
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They're 99.9% certain that the pyro itself is fine, however they're not so sure of the of circuits that controls it.
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#37 by spaceshuttle on 26 Aug, 2006 19:49
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now, they say 20% chance of no-go on monday. hmm.......
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#38 by MKremer on 26 Aug, 2006 19:50
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The Air Force weather guy is pretty good.
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#39 by Austin on 26 Aug, 2006 19:51
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QuoteAustin - 26/8/2006 9:29 PM
They're 99.9% certain that the pyro itself is fine, however they're not so sure of the of circuits that controls it.
One of the primary concerns is with regard to the H2 vent arm pyrotechnic.
Ya Dave, I have serious doubts regarding 24 hours on the delay, especially due to weather prohibiting access today. I think that 48-72 is more realistic.
