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Launch logistics for April 11th launch were discussed. The following lists outline member responsibilities.

LV1 Task List v4.0

Please print this list out and highlight what your responsibilities.
Email drew@uad.com to add more things to the list!

Key: AG BO GL JW KK MA MK MM MO MR RS SD RJ Andrew Greenberg Brian O'Neel Glen LeBrasseur James Ward Ken Kveton Mateo Aboy Michael Kinnan Matthew McFadden Matt O'Neil Matt Rupert Ron Simonson Steven Davis Roger Johnson

Who Task AG Rent table and chairs Get removable sides for tent Calculate size and purchase launch box cable Revert to old flight ready FC to satisfy grumpy compatriots Prep solar array for travel Clips for car emergency power Pick up 6V lithium batteries Ask Ken for generator (is he coming?) Rework FC frame, correct coordinates BO Re-simulate new time to apogee and time to main chute deploy Get Motor case Prep LCM Update Web page with this stuff and launch updates GL Get stuff from SD before he leaves Patch up and test payload this Sunday Rework 9V battery mountings on Payload? JW Fill up air bottle for 4/11 launch Bring Laptop MA Get Linux program ready for use; LabVIEW? MK Get igniters to MO asap MO Build 3 1.5g igniters MR Attach IPRS board Make sure installation hook still works with new top plate Buy brick of 9V batteries RS HPVEE program? LabVIEW?

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3/25 LV1 Dry Run Deliverables

People who are currently slated for the dreaded day:

Andrew Greenberg
Brian O'Neel
Glenn LeBrasseur
James Ward
Matt Rupert

System	Objective
LAUNCH TOWER:	1. Rocket runs on rail smoothly 2. Launch tower still extends correctly 3. Rails still attach.
IPRS:	1. Make sure payload ejection doesn't pop IPRS 2. Retest drogue and main chute separation via blowing the IPRS 3. Program, insert and test OTP IPRS microcontroller w/ current simulation values
PAYLOAD:	1. Data communications: FC-video-DC-demod-computer 2. Video- Mount shroud and prism 3. FC sensor + state - test? 4. Uplink test 5. Igniter test
GROUND SUPPORT:	1. Test launch box
ROCKET:	1. Fit motor 2. Make sure all mounting points are in good condition

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LV1 Equipment and Supplies List v1.0

Heading	Items	Responsible parties
Logistics :	Propane Heater Tent w/ sides LCM Tables and chairs Munchies + drinkables	MR AG BO AG Everyone
Ground Power :	Exceltech inverter Inverter Solar array Battery packs Powercords, powerstrips Generator Car extension for Emergency Power	AG MR & BO AG AG & GL AG AG (via KK) AG
Comm :	3+ Hand Held radios 2 Ground Station main radios Analog Cell Phones	GL & MM & RS (anyone else?) GL Everyone who has one.
Ground Station :	Bird Feeder Antenna Down converter, demod & hookups 2 VCRs and good quality videotapes 2 TVs 3 Theodelites Binoculars	GL GL BO & MR AG & MR GL BO & RJ & anyone else who has them
Rocket :	Repair supplies (epoxy, glass, paint, etc) The rocket itself	BO Everyone
Payload :	Misc. Fastener & Hardware kit uChip Programmer, eraser and chips Windows Laptops Linux Laptop Electronic test equipment Supply of 6V Lithium batteries	AG AG AG & JW MA AG & GL AG
Recovery :	String for camera shroud Pyros for camera shroud Pyros for Separation Pyros for IPRS billions of Borgified Estes igniters Brick of 9V batteries	SD SD MO MR MK MR
Launch Control :	Launch box and cable Motor igniters	BO BO
Launch Tower :	Filled Air bottle Regulator and hoses for air bottle Rails and fasteners	JW JW JW