Project Orion MPCV

[francisdrake]

Yes, just by inserting the line MODE 10 in the scenario file, as shown below.
But: This requires an updated dll and additional meshes, currently under development. Expect to publish on the weekend.

Orion:Orion-MPCV\Orion-MPCV
  STATUS Landed Earth
  POS -80.5771995 28.5619578
  HEADING 10.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,FalconHeavy
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000
  MODE 10
  SMFUEL 1.0
END

 

[Astro SG Wise]

The LAS looks great! Good work!

---------- Post added at 04:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:11 AM ----------

This is a 3d art project that my little brother made, trying to better my 3d design skills. Using some sketches I have, and the paint program on our computer, he came up with this.

 

[francisdrake]

Your brothers painting has a lot of details in it, like the cutouts for the LAS-struts in the top cover, or the rotational thrusters near the base. Nice work!

 

[Obunga]

Is there a way you could attach this to a Delta Heavy?

 

[orbitingpluto]

Is there a way you could attach this to a Delta Heavy?

Yes, and there's a few addons to choose a Delta 4 from. Anyway, one option is [ame="http://orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3388"]Velcro Rockets[/ame] and [ame="http://orbithangar.com/searchid.php?ID=3462"]Velcro EELVs[/ame], which the scenario I'm posting below uses. I know the capsule sticks out from the fairing, but otherwise it should hit the spot. Hope you enjoy.

BEGIN_DESC
The Delta IV Heavy.
END_DESC

BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT
  System Sol
  Date MJD 59602.629167
END_ENVIRONMENT

BEGIN_FOCUS
  Ship DeltaCBC
END_FOCUS

BEGIN_CAMERA
  TARGET DeltaCBC
  MODE Extern
  POS 9.73 -0.51 -123.30
  TRACKMODE TargetRelative
  FOV 50.00
END_CAMERA

BEGIN_HUD
  TYPE Surface
END_HUD

BEGIN_MFD Left
  TYPE Surface
END_MFD

BEGIN_MFD Right
  TYPE Orbit
  PROJ Ship
  REF Earth
END_MFD

BEGIN_SHIPS
Orion:Orion-MPCV\Orion-MPCV
  STATUS Landed Earth
  POS -80.5771995 28.5619578
  HEADING 10.00
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000
  MODE 0
  SMFUEL 1.0
END
DeltaStg2:Velcro/D4Stg2_5m
  STATUS Landed Earth
  BASE Cape Canaveral:6
  HEADING 270.00
  TGT_HEADING 095.0
  FUEL 1.000
  CONFIGURATION 0
  SCREENHEIGHT 250.0
;  PITCHMULTIPLE 0.25
  CAMERA 0 0 20.0
  SERIESBURN 0 Orion 0.0 0.0 -5.0  0.0 1.0 0.0
  Fairing 2 2.0 4.0 0.0 0.0
  PAYLOAD Fair1 Velcro/Parts/DeltaIV_5m_heavyfairing_left Velcro/Parts/DeltaIV_5m_heavyfairing_left 0 0 14.25 2043.5 0 0.0 1.0
  PAYLOAD Fair2 Velcro/Parts/DeltaIV_5m_heavyfairing_right Velcro/Parts/DeltaIV_5m_heavyfairing_right 0 0 14.25 2043.5 0 0.0 1.0
END
DeltaCBC:Velcro/CBC
  STATUS Landed Earth
  BASE Cape Canaveral:6
  HEADING 270.00
  TGT_HEADING 095.0
  FUEL 1.000
  CONFIGURATION 0
  MaxMainThrust = 1888270.35            ; Throttle setting at 57% throughout
  SCREENHEIGHT 225.0
  MINPITCH 10.0
  CAMERA 0 0 50.0
  SERIESBURN 0 DeltaStg2 0.0 0.0 1.2  0.0 1.0 0.0
  PAYLOAD Int Velcro/Parts/Int_CBC_5m Velcro/Parts/Int_CBC_5m 0 0 0 0.1 0 0.0 1.0
END
Dummy1:Velcro/DeltaIVDummyBoost            ; Simulates the high-throttle portion from ignition to t+60
  STATUS Landed Earth
  BASE Cape Canaveral:6
  HEADING 0.00
  TGT_HEADING 095.0
  FUEL 1.000
  CONFIGURATION 0
  PRIMEBOOSTER 0
  CENTERTHRUST 1
  BOOSTERBURN 1 DeltaCBC 0.75 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.0 0.0 
END
Dummy2:Velcro/DeltaIVDummyBoost            ; Simulates the throttle-up at T+251 sec.
  STATUS Landed Earth
  BASE Cape Canaveral:6
  HEADING 0.00
  TGT_HEADING 095.0
  FUEL 1.000
  CONFIGURATION 0
  PRIMEBOOSTER 0
  CENTERTHRUST 1
  DELAYSTART 251.0
  BOOSTERBURN 1 DeltaCBC 0.01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 -1.0 0.0 
END
LRB1:Velcro/CBC_LRB_L
  STATUS Landed Earth
  BASE Cape Canaveral:6
  HEADING 0.00
  TGT_HEADING 095.0
  FUEL 1.000
  CONFIGURATION 0
  PRIMEBOOSTER 0
  CENTERTHRUST 1
  PARALLELBURN 1 DeltaCBC 1.5 0.0 1.0  1.0 0.0 0.0 
END
LRB2:Velcro/CBC_LRB_R
  STATUS Landed Earth
  BASE Cape Canaveral:6
  HEADING 0.00
  TGT_HEADING 095.0
  FUEL 1.000
  CONFIGURATION 0
  PRIMEBOOSTER 0
  CENTERTHRUST 1
  PARALLELBURN 1 DeltaCBC -1.5 0.0 1.0  -1.0 0.0 0.0 
END
END_SHIPS

 

[francisdrake]

A new version is out! It can be found on the front page of this thread. Verison 02. Has LAS and fairings.

Attached picture is based on the addons and scenario posted by orbitingpluto.
I reduced the SERIESBURN z-distance to -2.5 and deleted the lines starting with 'fairing', PAYLOAD fair1 and 2.

It is not perfect, fairings show a radial gap to the launcher, cradle missing, but it is getting along

 

[gattispilot]

Thanks.

Orion:ORION-MPCV\Orion-MPCV
  STATUS Landed Earth
  POS -80.6745292 28.5191812
  HEADING 0.00
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:0.973115
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  XPDR 466
  MODE 10
  SOLAR 0
  LAS 0
END

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/71242599/slsorion3a.jpg

I may need to adjust the Orion or my fairing:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/71242599/slsorion3b.jpg

 

[Astro SG Wise]

So, francis, are you posting an EFT-1 addon or not?

 

[PhantomCruiser]

I don't think this is the EFT. It's the MPCV as it would be operationally? I've got to finish Direct so I can get this mated to it.

 

[francisdrake]

I am aware that the upcoming EFT-1 flight would be nice in Orbiter. But no, it is as PhantomCruiser says: I go for the operational MPCV as a key element for further solar system exploration.

For a - kind of makeshift - EFT flight you are welcomed to use the current development version and strap it on top of a Velcro Delta Heavy as described above.

 

[gattispilot]

I think he want the black tile version as that is want EFT-1 looks like

 

[Astro SG Wise]

Gracias.

 

[Interceptor]

The new LAS system looks,and performs awesome,keep up the good work FD.

 

[francisdrake]

I think he want the black tile version as that is want EFT-1 looks like
Ah, sorry I did not get that!

Download the attached file and extract the file "mpcv-hull-w.dds" into your Orbiter Textures directory. It will overwrite the current white texture, giving the Orion a black tile texture.

It's a hack, but does not look too bad. In the future a scenario file parameter may be used to control the visual appearance, black or white.

 

[Astro SG Wise]

The new LAS system looks,and performs awesome,keep up the good work FD.

So, does the LAS actually pull the MPCV?

 

[orbitingpluto]

So, does the LAS actually pull the MPCV?

Sure does. Just remember to jettison Orion from the stage it's attached to, or you'll see a lot of smoke and bother going nowhere fast. Before you wonder, I am speaking from experience.

 

[Astro SG Wise]

You should put Orion and the LAS on gattispilot's SLS. I can't run any of your launch scenarios, and I don't know why. What Falcon 9 version do you use?

 

[gattispilot]

You said Mode 10 gets you the LAS and fairings. Is it the fairing between the command Module and vessel?

I think I will need to modify my part that holds the Orion in.

 

[Astro SG Wise]

Is there a manual in the files? I assume that explains operation.

 

[francisdrake]

For testing I use BrianJ's falconheavy_141025.

For the SLS I use the attached scenario. Modified the payload section to remove the LAS, but left your fairings in place, as they fit much better.
With fairings I mean the 3 panels between SLS and Orion.

SLA 3 -2.00 -2.00 0.00 ; Note:SLA 3 <--
....
PAYLOAD SLA1 slsorionfair1 slsorionfair1 0.00 0.00 1.0 0.00 0.00 1.00
PAYLOAD SLA2 slsorionfair2 slsorionfair2 0.00 0.00 1.0 0.00 0.00 1.00
PAYLOAD SLA3 slsorionfair3 slsorionfair3 0.00 0.00 1.0 0.00 0.00 1.00
; PAYLOAD SLA4 slsorionlas1 slsorionlas1 0.00 0.00 88.25 0.00 0.00 1.00
END

I guess a kind of attachement kit will be required for each launcher type, consisting of the 3 panels (fairings?) and the cradle to connect the Orion to the launcher.