Shuttle Fleet STS Payloads for Fleet V4.8 now available

[David413]

This is the initial release of the Expansion package for the Shuttle Fleet V4.8 that provides some functionality with the older STS_Payloads add-on by "Gazza". Please read the setup PDF document located in the Add-on Docs directory for setup and usage of this package. With the release of this package I have also re-incorporated the AutoFCS that was available under Orbiter 2006. I have included a copy of the information previously posted on the Orbiter Forum board for how to get AutoFCS working under Orbiter 2010. I have also included some additional models and scenarios for shuttle payloads using models previously released on the Celestria website. Finally, I have included some scanned pages from the Proximity Operations handbook written by Jim Oberg in 1988. This document provides the basis for the actual deployment of many of the satellites during the 1980’s by the Space Shuttle and will provide you with the necessary information to properly release the satellites.

Available now at Simviation:

http://simviation.com/1/search?submit=1&keywords=david413&categoryId=111

 

[IronRain]

Awesome, thanks!

 

[ionif]

Include STS-41C? :thumbup: Thanks David!

 

[CigDriver]

Looks like my yard work isn't getting done this afternoon
Thank you David!

 

[Star Voyager]

David, you are the man! This add-on is a dream come true!

 

[Yoda]

You are STILL the Man David !!!!
Many Thanks !!

 

[David413]

Glad you all like this package; I'm working on an extension to this package which simulates STS-51L, Challenger's last mission, where she isn't lost but made orbit and completes the tasks assigned. Anyone else interested in simulating this "lost" mission? I can post the completed package when I finish working it up, or possibly just Email the interested parties.

 

[Star Voyager]

I'm interested. Thank you!

 

[Sparrow]

That would be awesome. I'm interested!

 

[PhantomCruiser]

Yes, I'd love to have it too. I wouldn't consider it so much as a "lost" mission but more of a tribute.

 

[David413]

STS-51L scenarios; an alternate history

This is my tribute package for the last flight of Challenger; STS-51L. Based upon historical documentation and personal development of orbital state vectors for the expected flight events I have created the following scenarios using the available components from the "STS_Payloads" package and my previously release extension package for the Shuttle Fleet.

FD1 Launch scenario - Challenger was launched at 16:38 GMT on 1/28/1986. Following MECO, and the two OMS burns, the shuttle was in a 153 x 153 nm (~ 285 x 285 km) orbit.

FD1 TDRS Deploy - at 10 hours, 01 minutes mission elapsed time (MET) the TDRS_B satellite was scheduled for deployment. After this deployment, an OMS-3 burn established a 177 x 153 nm orbit for around 19 hours, then an OMS-4 burn returned Challenger to a 153 x 153 nm orbit.

FD3 SPARTAN Deploy - On flight day 3 the SPARTAN-HALLEY free-flying satellite was deployed to study Halley's comet in the UV spectrum. Lacking an actual mesh and model of the SPARTAN I have used the available SPARTAN-1 satellite to simulate SPARTAN-HALLEY. Using the RMS, select the preloaded joint sequence "1" to maneuver the RMS near the satellite grapple point, the move in (using the +Z motion) to grapple. Use joint sequence "2" to move into the deployment attitude, then at a MET of 2/05:51, release the satellite and move away.

FD5 SPARTAN Retrieve - Following approximately 40 hours of free flight a rendezvous was conducted to capture SPARTAN. The scenario begins on the R-bar of the satellite; translate to near the SPARTAN and then grapple the satellite. Place it back into the carrier and arrest it into the bay for a return to Earth.

FD7 Entry to KSC - Using AutoFCS, target a landing back at Kennedy on runway 15.

FD7 Entry to EDW - As an alternative, assume bad weather at KSC and land back at Edwards AFB, again using AutoFCS.

Godspeed to Challenger and her crew; let this package be a celebration of their dream.

Dave

This package has also been uploaded to Simviation and should be available for download there soon.

 

[Scav]

Looks good here, David! Thanks! :thumbup:



Guys,

I noticed that the STS-41D mission did not have the OAST-1 solar array included in the particulars. So . . . after some self-directed hunting, I came to discover that there was no configuration file for the OAST in /vessel/STS-Payloads; therefore there seemed to be no way for Orbiter to call it into existence.

After kitbashing another config file for the OAST, I ended up using a different attachment point (point #8) in the orbiter's cargo bay, and writing the actual orientation information into the OAST's config file for that attachment point.

Result:

OAST config file

; === Configuration file for vessel class OAST-1 ===
ClassName = Oast_1
Module = sts_payloads\Oast1
MeshName = STS_PAYLOADS\Oast1
Size = 10.0
Mass = 3125; empty mass [kg]
PropellantResource1 = 10
MaxAttitudeThrust = 0.00
MaxMainThrust = 0.00
MaxRetroThrust = 0.00

  
 
; === Attachment specs ===
BEGIN_ATTACHMENT
P -1.9   -6.00  2.096    0  0 -1  0 -1 0  XS
P 2.423  -0.175  2.935    0  0 1  0 1 0  GS
P -2.312  -0.175  2.935   0  0 1  0 1 0  GS
END_ATTACHMENT

Not knowing anything about the actual OAST mesh, and not finding a DLL for said object, and having a very dim knowledge/expertise with vessel code, I've been unable to actually extend the solar mast or retract it. It simply sits in the cargo bay like a very big, expensive piece of eye candy at the moment. But at least it sits in the cargo bay more or less correctly -- at the correct orientation, vertical, horizontal, etc.

Here's the scenario file, updated for inclusion of the OAST array, as I've modified it:

BEGIN_DESC
STS-41D, modified with the OAST-1 (non?)functioning payload in addition to the satellite payloads.
END_DESC

BEGIN_ENVIRONMENT
  System Sol
  Date MJD 45943.6188583735
END_ENVIRONMENT

BEGIN_FOCUS
  Ship STS-41D
END_FOCUS

BEGIN_CAMERA
  TARGET STS-41D
  MODE Extern
  POS 1.78 134.02 -41.96
  TRACKMODE TargetRelative
  FOV 40.00
END_CAMERA

BEGIN_HUD
  TYPE Orbit
  REF AUTO
END_HUD

BEGIN_MFD Left
  TYPE User
  MODE GPC MFD
  ILOAD 0
  MODE 2
  SITE 1
  RUNWAY 0
  HAC 0
  MET 0
END_MFD

BEGIN_MFD Right
  TYPE User
  MODE UNIVPTG
  Display 0
  MET 0
  BODY_VECT 5
  P 270.00
  Y 0.00
  OM -1.00
  ROLL 0.00
  PITCH 0.00
  YAW 0.00
END_MFD

BEGIN_SHIPS
STS-41D:Shuttle
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513085.78 -491695.27 -1401044.39
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -175.81 -12.47 -86.54
  VROT -0.07 0.00 0.00
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:0.923829
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  CONFIGURATION 3
  ORIGINAL 
  RENDER 
  RMSARM 
  SRB 
  NOCHUTE 
  CARGODOOR 1 1.0000
  KUBAND 0 0.0000
  POSTLAND 0 0.0000
  SSMES 1 1.0000
  ADTA 0 0.0000
  PETD 0 0.0000
  SETD 1 1.0000
  ARMTILT 1 1.0000 1 1.0000
  PRADIATOR 0 0.0000
  SRADIATOR 0 0.0000
  GEAR 0 0.0000
  PAYLOAD_MASS1 3.0000
  PAYLOAD_MASS2 0.0000
  PAYLOAD_MASS3 0.0000
  ARM_STATUS 0.5000 0.0151 0.0162 0.5000 0.5000 0.5000
  PL1_OFS 0.000000 -0.800000 3.250000
  PL1_DIR 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000
  PL1_ROT 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000
  PL2_OFS 0.000000 -0.800000 0.250000
  PL2_DIR 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000
  PL2_ROT 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000
  PL3_OFS 0.100000 0.500000 -6.500000
  PL3_DIR 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000
  PL3_ROT 1.000000 0.000000 0.000000
  PL4_OFS 0.000000 0.000000 3.250000
  PL4_DIR 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000
  PL4_ROT 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000
  PL5_OFS 0.000000 0.000000 0.250000
  PL5_DIR 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000
  PL5_ROT 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000
  PL6_OFS 0.000000 0.000000 -3.250000
  PL6_DIR 0.000000 1.000000 0.000000
  PL6_ROT 0.000000 0.000000 1.000000
  KEEL_CAM 0.145000 -0.500000 -1.356000
  SPIN1 
  SPIN2 
  SPIN3 
  OMS 
  CALLOUT 
END
SBS-4-ASE:STS_PAYLOADS\ASE
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  ATTACHED 0:4,STS-41D
END
SBSD-ASE-DOOR:spacecraft\spacecraft3
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  ATTACHED 0:0,SBS-4-ASE
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  RCS 1
  CTRL_SURFACE 1
  CONFIGURATION 1
  CURRENT_PAYLOAD 0
  SEQ 0 -2 0.000000
  SEQ 1 -2 0.000000
END
PAM-1:STS_PAYLOADS\PAM
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  ATTACHED 0:0,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000000
  NAVFREQ 0 0
END
STAR-48B1:STS_PAYLOADS\EQUIP
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513084.30 -491695.44 -1401047.39
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,PAM-1
  AFCMODE 7
END
STAR-30B1:STS_PAYLOADS\STAR
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513084.30 -491695.44 -1401047.39
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,STAR-48B1
  AFCMODE 7
END
SBS-4:STS_PAYLOADS\HS-376
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513086.52 -491695.61 -1401047.87
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,STAR-30B1
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000000
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  RCS 1
  CTRL_SURFACE 1
  CONFIGURATION 1
  CURRENT_PAYLOAD 0
  SEQ 0 -2 0.000000
  SEQ 1 -2 0.000000
END
TELSTAR-3C-ASE:STS_PAYLOADS\ASE
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513085.87 -491695.33 -1401044.67
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:5,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
END
TELSTAR-ASE-DOOR:spacecraft\spacecraft3
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513086.52 -491695.38 -1401044.81
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 -74.72
  VROT -0.07 -0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,TELSTAR-3C-ASE
  AFCMODE 7
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  RCS 1
  CTRL_SURFACE 1
  CONFIGURATION 1
  CURRENT_PAYLOAD 0
  SEQ 0 -2 0.000000
  SEQ 1 -2 0.000000
END
PAM-2:STS_PAYLOADS\PAM
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513084.95 -491695.23 -1401044.47
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:2,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000000
  NAVFREQ 0 0
END
STAR-48B2:STS_PAYLOADS\EQUIP
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513084.95 -491695.23 -1401044.47
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,PAM-2
  AFCMODE 7
END
STAR-30B2:STS_PAYLOADS\STAR
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513084.95 -491695.23 -1401044.47
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,STAR-48B2
  AFCMODE 7
END
TELSTAR-3C:STS_PAYLOADS\HS-376
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513087.17 -491695.40 -1401044.95
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,STAR-30B2
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000000
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  RCS 1
  CTRL_SURFACE 1
  CONFIGURATION 1
  CURRENT_PAYLOAD 0
  SEQ 0 -2 0.000000
  SEQ 1 -2 0.000000
END
LEASAT-2-ASE:STS_PAYLOADS\ASE3
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513086.17 -491694.99 -1401039.83
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -160.15 77.07 105.28
  VROT 0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:6,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
END
ORBUS-7S:STS_PAYLOADS\APC
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513087.67 -491694.94 -1401038.16
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -175.81 -12.47 -86.54
  VROT -0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:3,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000000
  NAVFREQ 0 0
END
PKM:STS_PAYLOADS\pylonPKM
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513087.49 -491695.00 -1401038.94
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -175.81 -12.47 -86.54
  VROT -0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,ORBUS-7S
  AFCMODE 7
END
R-4D-10:STS_PAYLOADS\STAR
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513087.13 -491695.12 -1401040.60
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -175.81 -12.47 -86.54
  VROT -0.07 0.00 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,PKM
  AFCMODE 7
END
LEASAT-2:STS_PAYLOADS\LEASAT
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513087.13 -491695.12 -1401040.60
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -175.81 -12.47 -131.54
  VROT -0.05 0.05 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,R-4D-10
  AFCMODE 7
  PRPLEVEL 0:1.000000
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  RCS 1
  CTRL_SURFACE 1
  CONFIGURATION 1
  CURRENT_PAYLOAD 0
  SEQ 0 -2 0.000000
  SEQ 1 -2 0.000000
END
LEASAT-2-OnmiAntenna:STS_PAYLOADS\Onmi-Antenna
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513086.60 -491695.30 -1401042.99
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -175.81 -12.47 -131.54
  VROT -0.05 0.05 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:0,LEASAT-2
  AFCMODE 7
END
OAST1:STS_PAYLOADS\Oast1
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513086.60 -491695.30 -1401042.99
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT -175.81 -12.47 -131.54
  VROT -0.05 0.05 0.00
  ATTACHED 0:8,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
END
RMSLight:RMSLight
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513088.96 -491692.27 -1401038.64
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT 91.52 -11.92 -167.66
  VROT 0.02 -0.00 0.06
  ATTACHED 0:16,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
  NAVFREQ 0 0
END
BayLights:PBLights
  STATUS Orbiting Earth
  RPOS -6513085.78 -491695.27 -1401044.39
  RVEL 1674.558 -542.479 -7527.791
  AROT 94.94 3.38 -77.51
  VROT 0.00 0.00 0.07
  ATTACHED 0:15,STS-41D
  AFCMODE 7
  NAVFREQ 0 0
  LIGHTS 0.10
END
END_SHIPS

BEGIN_ExtMFD
END

Thanks,

-- Scav.