[roc-chat] Re: I will bring heatshrink!
- From: Richard Dierking <richard.dierking@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2012 16:02:33 -0700
Currently, we are investing time and money in maintaining the launch
control cables with consideration of how long the existing cables will last
and if a wireless system may be more efficient in the future. These cables
were not cheap, and the idea is not to jump head first into anything. For
example, because of the safe distances involved, the back row and far pads
(when they are used) have the longest cables. The cables add significantly
to the weight of the trailer and take time to deploy and connect to the
control boxes. We also seem to be loosing the expertise to maintain the
cable connectors with the pins. So, we should consider the possibility of
using a wireless system for the back and remote pads. Some of the things
being discussed are things like; Could the existing launch control panel
and boxes be used in with a wireless connection? Does the present state of
technology assure that a wireless system would be safe? How much would
such a system cost? Based on this estimate, should we budget for this
future expense? So, hopefully everyone understands what the thinking is on
this matter.
Fortunately, ROC has members that have knowledge and skills that would
apply to this project and we encourage them to get involved.
Richard Dierking
On Wed, Oct 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM, Richard <rocket_hall@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Hi Ron there was some discussion last month on the chat regarding plastic
> shell damage and why do we still need cables Richard D. wanted to wait till
> trailer cleaning to see if there where any ideas regarding "future"
> upgrades (sorry i was not clearer in my last post last post).
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: Ron McGough <rrmagoo7@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Oct 3, 2012 10:06 AM
> >To: roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [roc-chat] Re: I will bring heatshrink!
> >
> >Ummmmm, Am I reading this correctly or am I missing something here?
> >
> >"I will also be prepared to discuss future of launch system too."'
> >
> >Ron McGough
> >Ex ROC President and one of the primary builders of the ROC launch system
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: "Richard" <rocket_hall@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: <roc-chat@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:42 AM
> >Subject: [roc-chat] I will bring heatshrink!
> >
> >
> >>I will be at the trailer cleaning and will bring heatshrink and other
> >>electronic repair tools and supplies.
> >>
> >> I will also be prepared to discuss future of launch system too.
> >>
> >> Richard C. Hall
> >> TRA 11515 AF6IH
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