PREFACEDear Students,

Welcome to the Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Experiment (CAN-SBX) Design Challenge, Canada’s only national competition for post-secondary students to design and build a small payload to be flown onboard a stratospheric balloon provided by the Canadian Space Agency. The CAN-SBX challenge was conceived to be a real-world opportunity for students to conduct meaningful stratospheric research. As such, it will push your limits as you learn skills not taught in traditional classrooms. Resourcefulness and perseverance are among the many things you will develop throughout this experience, which are always in high demand in the space sector. We hope you will be inspired to apply what you’ve learned to even greater challenges being faced today to responsibly advance humankind’s presence in space.

In this handbook, you will find information about the rules and regulations of the competition, deadlines for submissions, and guidelines on how to complete major project milestones. Although this document is intended to be comprehensive, we encourage you to contact the organizers, listed under ‘Important Contacts’, for further details. We look forward to seeing you at the CAN-SBX campaign!

— The entire SEDS-Canada team

SEDS-Canada (Students for the Exploration and Development of Space) is a student-run non-profit, federally incorporated since October 2014. We are a member-based organization that partners with many established university student groups.

We are dedicated to promoting the development of the Canadian space sector and supporting our fellow students who wish to pursue careers in this industry. To achieve this mandate, we offer students opportunities for professional development. Our strategy includes national competitions such as CAN-RGX and CAN-SBX, an annual conference, and eventually, competitive grants.

TABLE OF CONTENTS1.COMPETITION OVERVIEW 11.1. Project Scope 11.2. Eligibility 11.3. Competition Timeline 2

1.3.1. Selection Process 21.3.2. Project Milestones 2

1.4. Formatting Guidelines for Submission of Documents 31.5. Team Guidelines and Definitions 31.6. Funding Expectations 31.7. Flight Overview & Basic Requirements 4

1.7.1. Experiment Enclosure 41.7.2. Flight Campaign 5

2.PROJECT PROPOSAL 52.1. Overview 52.2. Proposal Guidelines 52.3. Proposal Review Criteria 63.PROGRESS PRESENTATIONS 113.1. Overview 113.2. Presentation Content 114.PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW 124.1. Overview 124.2. Presentation 144.3. Documentation 145.CRITICAL DESIGN REVIEW 205.1. Overview 205.2. Presentation 205.3. Documentation 216.FINAL Experiment Data Package (EDP) SUBMISSION 227.OUTREACH ACTIVITIES REPORT 237.1. Overview 237.2. Structure 237.3. Outreach Activities Record 238.POST-FLIGHT REPORT & SURVEY 259.DELIVERABLE CHECKLIST 2610. TEMPLATES 2710.1. Risk Assessment Tables 2710.2. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 2710.3. Requirement Verification Compliance Matrix (RVCM) 2810.4. Mass and Power Budgets 3110.5. Budget and Funding 3210.6. Hazard Sheet 3311. APPENDICES 35

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11.1. Physical Health Hazards 3511.2. Faculty Endorsement Letter 37

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IMPORTANT CONTACTSNOTE: To submit of project milestones (Proposal, PDR, CDR, TEDP), e-mail cansbx@seds.ca

Ilija Hristovski | CAN-SBX Project Manager |

ilija.hristovski@seds.ca | (778) 821-1724

Ilija holds a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree majoring in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBC). He is currently enrolled in a master’s degree in electrical engineering and is on his

way to fast-tracking to his PhD. His current and future research focuses on developing optical structures for efficient and secure free-space optical ground-to-satellite, satellite-to-satellite, and satellite-to-deep-space communication links. As project manager, Ilija oversees all activities pertaining to the CAN-SBX campaign.

James Xie | CAN-SBX Asst. Project Manager |

james.xie@seds.ca | (613) 217-8064

James has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Chemistry from Queen's University. He is now working as an operations consultant for Stroud International in Calgary, specializing in process optimization and project risk analysis. James is interested in astrobiology and has worked on nanosatellites and rovers for the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge and University Rover Challenges. As assistant CAN-SBX project manager, James will be involved with logistics associated with the campaign.

Robert Nagle | CAN-SBX Project Advisor |

robert.nagle@seds.ca | (613) 315-7594

Robert holds a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Carleton University with a concentration in Space System Design. Robert is currently a Satellite Communication System Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace, as well as an Executive for the Canadian Space Society, Ottawa Chapter. Robert is also currently pursuing a specialization in RF Engineering through the University of California. As CAN-SBX project advisor Robert aids planning of CAN-SBX.

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Kristen Cote | SEDS-Canada Projects Chair |

kristen.cote@seds.ca | (780) 233-9335

Kristen holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Astrophysics from the University of Alberta, an M.Sc in Earth and Space Science from York University, and is currently studying towards her PhD in Physics at the University of Toronto. Having been involved with many life-changing student projects—like the Ex Alta-1 cube satellite—she is excited to further opportunities for student involvement in Canada's space exploration community as the Projects Chair on the SEDS-Canada Board of Directors. As Projects Chair, Kristen oversees all SEDS-Canada projects.

Project Advisors● Steeve Montminy, Manager, Suborbital Demonstration, Canadian Space Agency

● Philippe Vincent, Payload Integration Officer, Canadian Space Agency

● Annie Rosenzveig, STRATOS Payload Manager, Canadian Space Agency

● Martin LaFlamme, Engineer, Power Electronics, Canadian Space Agency

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ABBREVIATIONSCBE — Current Best Estimate

CDR — Critical Design Review

COTS — Commercial-off-the-Shelf

CSA — Canadian Space Agency

EDT — Eastern Daylight Time

EST — Eastern Standard Time

OAR — Outreach Activities Report

PDR — Preliminary Design Review

SEDS — Students for the Exploration and Development of Space

SME — Subject Matter Expert

STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math

TBA — To Be Announced

TBC — To Be Confirmed

VAC — Volts of Alternating Current

WBS — Work Breakdown Structure

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1. COMPETITION OVERVIEW1.1. Project ScopeThe Canadian Stratospheric Balloon Experiment Design Challenge (CAN-SBX) is a competition for Canadian post-secondary students to design, build, and test a small scientific experiment onboard a high-altitude balloon at up to 30 km in altitude. Post-secondary students from Canadian universities are challenged to submit a proposal of their payload design in accordance with constraints set by the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and SEDS-Canada. Experiments will be evaluated by the CSA on several criteria including the feasibility of the design, relevance to Canadian stratospheric science, the team’s management and funding structure, and the team’s outreach plan. Any student team from a post-secondary academic institution can submit a proposal for their experiment, and the top teams will have the opportunity to build and launch their experiment. Students will be responsible for overseeing the execution of their experiment. The location and date of the flight campaign will be confirmed by the CSA soon but will most likely occur at the CSA headquarters in Longueil, Quebec. The 2018-2019 flight campaign was held in August in Timmins, Ontario as part of the CSA/CNES STRATOS project.

SEDS-Canada and its collaborators developed this initiative to benefit students who are passionate about space exploration by providing access to a platform to perform ground-breaking research in the stratosphere. CAN-SBX provides an opportunity for students to complete a full engineering design cycle from conception to execution and gain transferable professional skills for careers in the Canadian space industry. Student teams will gain project management and risk mitigation skills which are critical for many projects in the space industry. In addition, they will have the opportunity to work with Subject Matter Experts who will coach and mentor them throughout the competition and gain unique experience through operating a mission with the CSA.

New for 2019-2020: In previous competitions, teams designed and tested experiments for a CNES gondola as part of the STRATOS partnership between the CSA and CNES. This year, student teams will help the CSA demonstrate its own high-altitude balloon launch capabilities. These launches will be smaller, so students will need to design payloads that are both compact and lightweight. The launch campaign will also involve students in launch operations and payload recovery to provide enough experience to lead balloon launches from their home institutions!

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1.2. EligibilityAny undergraduate student enrolled at recognized post-secondary institutions in Canada is eligible to enter this competition. Students are required to provide proof of enrolment at the time of submission of the proposal. Graduate students (i.e. enrolled in Masters, PhD, and Postdoc programs) cannot form a team but may join undergraduate teams. The percentage of graduate students per team must not exceed 34%. At least one member of your team must be/become a member of SEDS-Canada (see seds.ca/join). Teams must obtain a Faculty Advisor and must submit a Faculty Letter of Endorsement at the Proposal stage (Appendix 11.2).

1.3. Competition Timeline1.3.1. Selection ProcessStudents must adhere to the following timeline and requirements to qualify for the selection process. All submissions should be emailed to cansbx@seds.ca (unless otherwise noted).

● Monday December 2nd 2019, 11:59 p.m. (EST): Submit your Proposal

● Monday December 18thth 2019: Teams will be notified of their selection and feedback

will be provided by SMEs

1.3.2. Project MilestonesSome of the following milestones include documents that must be submitted by the selected teams for evaluation by subject matter experts (SMEs) from the CSA. Specific instructions for submitting these documents can be found in their respective sections of this handbook. A checklist of all expected deliverables (once selected for the CAN-SBX competition) can be found in Section 9. All submissions should be emailed to cansbx@seds.ca.

● Mon. Jan. 20th, 2020: Meeting with Faculty Advisor

● Mon. Feb. 17th, 2020, 12 noon (EST): Submit Progress Presentation 1 (PP1)

● Thu. Feb. 20th, 2020: Progress Meeting via teleconference

● Mon. Mar. 23rd, 2020: Preliminary Design Review (PDR) via teleconference

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● Wed. April 1st, 2020, 11:59 PM (EST): Submit draft EDP report

● Mon. May 11th, 2020, 12 noon (EDT): Submit Progress Presentation 2 (PP2)

● Thu. May 14th, 2020: Progress Meeting via teleconference

● Mon. Jun. 29th, 2020: Critical Design Review (CDR) via teleconference

● Wed. Jul. 8th, 2020, 11:59 PM (EDT): Submit updated EDP report

● TBD: Submit final EDP to the CSA

● Aug. 3rd – 14th, 2020: Flight Campaign period

● Sep. 30th, 2020, 11:59 PM (EDT): Submit Post-flight Report & Survey

1.4. Formatting Guidelines for Submission of Documents

● Only electronic copies will be accepted

● Standard 8 ½” x 11” pages

● Submitted to cansbx@seds.ca

● 1” margins on the top, bottom, and sides

● 12-point Times New Roman font

● Numbered pages on the bottom right corner

1.5. Team Guidelines and DefinitionsThere are no constraints for team size however it is recommended that a team be composed of at least 6 students. Teams must enlist at least one faculty member from their primary institution to act as their team’s advisor. The faculty advisor(s) must complete a Faculty Letter

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of Endorsement (Appendix 11.2) to be submitted with the Proposal. Teams may have additional faculty advisors (from the primary or any collaborating institutions) as needed.

Primary Institution

A recognized college or university in Canada where the team leader is enrolled as a student.

Collaborating Institutions

Colleges, universities, and high schools that have contributed time and/or resources to the project.

Team Leader

The team leader is responsible for organizing and coordinating the efforts of the entire team for the duration of the project. The team leader must be enrolled at the team’s primary institution. In most cases, the Team Leader also becomes a member of SEDS-Canada.

Faculty Advisor(s)

The faculty advisor(s) is/are required to attend progress meetings via teleconference. Faculty advisors cannot become SMEs or project reviewers/judges for the competition.

1.6. Funding ExpectationsFunding for the CAN-SBX project is not guaranteed. Student teams should not expect funding from SEDS-Canada or the CSA and should exhaust all existing routes to fund their experiments (e.g. Student Union grants, University-based travel grants, partnerships with industry specific to their project, crowd-funding campaigns, etc.). All expenses incurred during the development of the experiment, such as building materials and access to tools and facilities, are expected to be covered by the team.

1.7. Flight Overview & Basic Requirements For reviewers to assess the project proposal, hardware must meet the following constraints below:

● Maximum 3 kg weight limit

The experimental design must also meet the following flight constraints:

● Non-pointing: balloon orientation is not controlled

● Non-insulated: balloon temperature is not controlled

● Flight may occur during daylight or nighttime (can be specified as a requirement in the proposal)

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● ~3-hour flight

● Up to 30 km altitude

● Flight profile: balloon will reach ceiling height and burst

● Communication/telemetry is not facilitated by the CSA. Teams are responsible for their own communication system or retrieving data from the payload after landing.

Flight launch, tracking, and recovery will be provided by the CSA. There will be opportunities for students to directly participate in all three stages of the flight (details TBD). It is recommended that you overview the CSA’s STRATOS Expandable Balloon Manual which you can find here.

1.7.1. Experiment EnclosureEnclosures for small-scale high-altitude balloon missions are typically made of high-density Styrofoam, which is easy to manipulate, lightweight, inexpensive, and buoyant. Figure 1 (below) shows example enclosures.

Figure 1: Examples of Styrofoam enclosures for high altitude balloon flights.

1.7.2. Flight CampaignAlthough the launch of these high-altitude balloons will be facilitated by the CSA, the goal of this year’s CAN-SBX project is to train students such that their teams will be able to launch their own high-altitude balloons in the future. As such, students will have the opportunity to participate in the launch and recovery efforts during this year’s flight campaign. More information on the tasks required for these roles will be specified at a later date.

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2. PROJECT PROPOSAL2.1. OverviewThe project proposal will be judged by a panel of SMEs with experience in the field of stratospheric research using balloons and should be written with this audience in mind. Your document must be limited to 20 pages, including appendices. Proposals are due Monday, December 2nd, 2019 at 11:59 pm (EST). Please read all the requirements to ensure your proposal is reviewed.

NOTE: Proposals which do not meet the experimental constraints outlined in Section 1.7 will not be reviewed.

2.2. Proposal GuidelinesYour project proposal should include the following sections:

1) Cover page

The cover page should include all the necessary information about your team and project:

● Project title● Team name● Team member names and academic affiliation● Date of submission● Team logo (optional)

2) Table of contents

3) List of tables and figures

This will serve as a directory for figures and tables included in the document. Provide page numbers or refer to the appendix for each item.

4) Executive summary

The executive summary should provide an overview of all the sections in the proposal in one page or less. It should only include information that can otherwise be found in the body of the proposal:

● Brief introduction of the projectClearly indicate the need for your experiment to fly to the stratosphere!

● Experimental design requirements met● Scientific value● Abbreviated budget and timeline

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● Outline of outreach activities planned● Conclusion and expected outcomes

5) Proposal Plan

Following the marking scheme provided in Section 2.3, address all proposal criteria in full sentences, using primary research literature and diagrams when necessary. References should be cited in IEEE style. Diagrams may be included in the body of the text if they are small or in the appendix if they are full-page. All diagrams must include a descriptive legend or caption. Follow the templates provided in Section 10 to complete the Risk Assessment Tables for technical and managerial risks, the Work Breakdown Structure, and the Budget and Funding Table.

6) References

Following IEEE style, provide a list of references cited in your proposal.

7) Appendix

The appendix should be used for full-page diagrams, engineering drawings, and any other documents which are referenced in your proposal. List appendices using capital letters (i.e., Appendix A, B, C, etc.)

2.3. Proposal Review CriteriaEach submitted proposal will be evaluated and scored according to a standardized rubric for the following criteria (weight in brackets):

Description of Criteria Marking Scheme

Scientific merit (35%)Scientific Objectives

Describe the scientific objectives and the expected outcomes of the proposed experiment (e.g., what are your hypotheses and how will you test them?).

0 = no objectives provided, or, objectives are inadequately defined, or not aligned with purpose of competition1 = objectives are aligned with purpose of competition2 = the objectives are well aligned with the purpose of the competition and have a high likelihood of delivering on the stated outcomes

Novelty

Have similar experiments been conducted in the past? If so, describe how the proposed experiment is different/original.

0 = an experiment with major similarities has been conducted in the past1 = some literature research was conducted2 = in-depth literature research is provided leading

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to the conclusion that the experiment is novel

Relevance of the high altitude

Describe why the project requires stratospheric altitudes to achieve its scientific objectives. Show that the scientific objectives can be achieved within the flight profile of the balloon.

0 = the experiment was not designed for a high-altitude environment1 = reasoning for conducting the experiment in a reduced gravity environment is described but details not elaborated on how the experiment will survive a high-altitude environment2 = the experiment is appropriate for up to a high-altitude environment

Bonus: Importance to Canada’s space sector

Referring to the Canadian Space Agency’s 2019-20 Departmental Plan, describe how the proposed project fits within Canada’s current planned results (referred to as 'Departmental Results' in the document)

2 bonus marks will be given for an appropriate and well-described evaluation of the proposal’s relevance to at least one key strategy area (referred to as ‘sub-sub programs’ in the document)

Technical description and feasibility (35%)Experimental Design

Describe how the experiment satisfies each of the CAN-SBX experimental constraints (refer to Section 1.7). Use diagrams and/or sketches to illustrate how the experiment satisfies these constraints.

Pass/Fail**Only projects satisfying all experimental constraints will be reviewed.

Describe what you intend to measure (variables) and the data collection methods involved.

0 = proposed variables or data collection methods are inappropriate/inadequate1 = proposed variables and data collection methods are reasonable but lacking in detail2 = proposed variables and data collection methods are achievable and well-described

Using the templates in Section 10, complete a table listing component (a) names (b) descriptions, (c) quantities, (d) estimated power budget (in Watts) and estimated mass budget (in Kgs) of all components of the design (e.g., mechanical and electrical parts). Specify if a component has moving parts. Include estimated total power consumption and mass (with and without a 15% margin).

0 = a table not provided or inappropriate/ incompatible for high altitude flight1 = table is lacking detail in its description of components or power and mass budgets2 = thorough descriptions of all components are provided and components are appropriate

Explain how the stratospheric environment (pressure, vibration, temperature, radiation, etc.) will affect the proposed experiment.

0 = no detailed description for any of the variables provided, or the effects of at least one variable is inappropriate/hazardous1 = a description for each variable is provided but lacking details or appropriate assessment2 = a detailed description for each variable is provided and no risks are expected

List all components of your experiment classified as hazards under Canada’s Hazardous Products Act and

0 = no hazards were specified1 = some hazards are missing or were not specified

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specify each hazard. Refer to Section 11.1.

according to Canada’s Hazardous Products Act and Section 11.12 = all hazards were identified and specified according to Canada’s Hazardous Products Act and Section 11.1

Experimental Procedures

Describe pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight procedures for proper execution of the experiment. Specify how any moving parts will function throughout these procedures. Include diagrams and/or sketches as needed.

0 = descriptions not provided or inappropriate1 = descriptions are incomplete or lacking detail2 = descriptions are well-described for each stage and are appropriate for the balloon’s flight profile

Resources

Describe the specialized facilities or tools/equipment needed and how the team intends to gain access to these to design, build and test the experiment (e.g., CAD software, laboratory facilities, custom-machined parts).

0 = the resources needed are inappropriate/inadequate1 = the resources are listed but details not provided2 = the resources are well-defined and achievable

Technical Risk Assessment

a. Human

Describe risks involved to team members during the building/assembly of the experiment and how these risks will be handled (will team need to be trained to use tools/equipment, etc.). Special attention should be given to risks involving hazardous products. Refer to Template in Section 10.1.

0 = the risks are not described or inappropriate/avoidable1 = the risks are defined but mitigation strategies are not2 = the risks and mitigation strategies are well-defined and unavoidable

Describe the risks to team members when executing any tasks during pre-launch and post-flight procedures such as experiment setup and retrieval. Provide mitigation strategies to eliminate (or minimize) risks. Refer to Template in Section 10.1.

0 = the risks are not described or inappropriate/avoidable1 = the risks are defined but mitigation strategies are not2 = the risks are minimal; mitigation strategies are well-defined and unavoidable

b. Technical & Environmental

Describe any points of failure for the experiment, such as mechanical malfunctions, leaks, etc.

0 = points of failure were not described or are inappropriate for the experimental design1 = points of failure inadequately described2 = all possible points of failure have been described in sufficient detail

Describe the safety mechanisms (ex: kill switches) that will be integrated into the experiment (providing technical drawings/diagrams is encouraged) and how they will be initiated.

0 = no safety mechanisms included1 = inadequate safety mechanisms or description is lacking detail2 = well-defined, adequate safety mechanisms which are easily initiated

Project Plan (15%)

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Team Structure and Management

Following the template provided (see Section 10.2), create a Work Breakdown Structure with assigned roles and tasks for each team member, including high school students and faculty advisors. You may rearrange or add components to the template to suit your project and team size.

0 = the roles of each member are unclear/poorly defined1 = the roles of each member are defined but lacking detail2 = the roles of each member are defined in detail for each stage of the project

Demonstrate that team members have a variety of backgrounds. Teams should strive to have discipline diversification throughout their teams (i.e. both scientists and engineers)

0 = no discipline diversity presented1 = team has some discipline diversity2 = team has a diverse range of disciplines

A team member has been identified as an Outreach Lead in the Work Breakdown Structure.

0 = no Outreach Lead is identified1 = an Outreach Lead is identified

If a team member chooses not to continue with the project, describe the protocol for re-organizing the division of labour.

0 = no strategies provided1 = a strategy is provided but lacking details2 = a well-defined strategy is described

Project Timeline

In a table, diagram or Gantt chart, present an expected timeline of the project’s development. Include details such as length of time required for building and testing of each sub-system of the experiment, and completion dates of deliverables such as the PDR and CDR.

0 = a timeline is not provided 1 = the timeline is inappropriate or lacking details 2 = the timeline is complete and well-defined

Describe how the team intends to stay on schedule and provide strategies that would be implemented when the project is behind schedule including the role of each key team member.

0 = no plan provided or the plan is insufficient1 = some mitigation strategies but no detailed plan provided2 = details about which team members will lead the scheduling efforts and how each key team member will contribute to staying on schedule were provided

Budget and Funding

Following the template provided (see Section 10.5) include all foreseeable expenses for the entire duration of the project including travel and food, purchase and fabrication of equipment/parts, etc. Describe current and future sources of funding including the duration and amount of this funding.

0 = budget and funding plan not provided or inappropriate1 = budget and funding plan not elaborated in detail2 = budget and funding plan is achievable and well-described

Describe the measures the team will take to ensure the project stays within budget and how the team intends to acquire the necessary funds. Explain the role of each key team member.

0 = the team has not planned to stay within budget or the plan is insufficient1 = the team has listed some measures for staying within budget but no detailed plan provided2 = the team has provided details about which team members will lead the budgeting efforts and how each key member will contribute to staying within budget

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Managerial Risk Assessment

Create preliminary risk tables based on the template provided (see Section 10.1). Evaluate each risk based on its probability and its consequences. Provide brief justifications for your assessments.

0 = tables not provided or inappropriate1 = tables are incomplete or lacking detail2 = tables are well-elaborated and the level of detail is sufficient. Risks have been justified based on sound reasoning

Outreach (15%)Public

Describe how the team intends to engage with the public and K-12 students for each stage of the project, including after the campaign.

0 = the team has not made an engagement plan or the plan is inappropriate for this project1 = the team has listed some methods for engagement but has not elaborated on details or some aspects of the plan are missing2 = a detailed plan for engagement throughout the duration of the project is provided

Describe a plan for the involvement of high school students in the project.

0 = the team has either chosen not to pursue the inclusion of high school students or a plan for recruiting from high schools was not provided1 = the team intends to recruit high school students but a plan to achieve this has not been elaborated in enough detail2 = the team intends to involve high school students in the project, and they have a descriptive plan for the contributions these students will provide

Academic

Describe how this project will benefit the scientific community (publications, seminars, etc.).

0 = the team has not provided any information on the project’s impact on the scientific community1 = Benefits are listed but details are not provided2 = the team has elaborated on the project’s impact on the scientific community and given specific examples of how the scientific community will benefit

Describe how this project will increase interest and retention of talent in space exploration and development in Canada and how it will inspire and encourage youth to pursue studies in STEM fields.

0 = the project will not increase interest and retention of talent or no adequate description was provided1 = the description is lacking detail2 = the project’s rationale for increasing interest and retention of talent is appropriate and well-described.

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3. PROGRESS PRESENTATIONS 3.1. OverviewProgress presentations are a chance to check-in with teams before major milestones and provide an opportunity for feedback, asking questions, raising concerns, and practicing presentation skills. Teams are expected to be professional in their presentations. This is a great chance to receive help and engage with SMEs; we are all here to help you towards a successful design!

Slides should be submitted to cansbx@seds.ca as a PDF. Presentations will be kept to a strict 15 minutes, with 25 minutes at the end for questions. The presentations will be held via teleconference with CSA advisors and the SEDS-Canada team using the Cisco Webex platform. Please arrive in the teleconference at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time and have your slides ready to begin.

3.2. Presentation ContentThe presentation and report should summarize the following content, however if for your team a topic is not relevant to the progress meeting, it should be explicitly stated with a rationale.

Any work that has been completed since the last milestone including design changes, assembly, testing, or analysis

Immediate next steps to reach the next milestone and an updated project timeline Whether your team is currently on budget, overbudget, or underbudget Outreach activities completed by the team Any other topics the team wishes to address including questions, concerns, and

roadblocks

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4. PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW

4.1. OverviewAfter your proposal has been reviewed by the judging panel, you will be notified if you have been approved to continue with the design process. Your team will be required to give a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) presentation and submit a report containing a technical review of your payload. The PDR presentation will be on Monday, March 23rd 2020, and the Report will be due 10 days later, on April 1st 2020 at 11:59 PM (EST).

Note that the experimental constraints listed in Section 1.7 are basic payload constraints required at the proposal review stage. A list of additional payload constraints are listed in the CSA’s STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual. Major hardware constraints are listed below. This is not an exhaustive list; it is the responsibility of the student teams to read the STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual to familiarize themselves with all of the requirements.

● The payload should be contained in the volume shown in the following figure (REQ-MEC-020):

Figure 2: Payload volume constraint (in yellow). Note that the paylod must be clear of the 6 rods on the perimeter.

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● The payload must be able to survive pressure and temperature fluctuations expected over the duration of the flight (see Figure 4).

● The payload must be able to interface with the gondola provided by the CSA. Mechanical constraints on the interface are shown in Figure 3. The interface must have 6 clearance holes to allow for ease of assembly when integrating the payload with the gondola.

Figure 3: Mechanical interface requirements for integration on CSA gondola. Six clearance holes are required.

● The payload shall be able to withstand a vertical downward G-force of 15G and a lateral G-force of 7.5G in any direction in the XY plane applied to the payload’s center of mass (REQ-MEC-001)

The PDR must provide evidence of progress and that your experiment will satisfy all design requirements based on preliminary quantitative analyses and hardware specifications. During the presentation, SMEs will provide comments and feedback, including any concerns they may have about your experiment. You will have 10 days to make any necessary revisions to your work before submitting your PDR Report. Your report must address any issues raised from the feedback received and present your updated design specifications. In most cases, teams will complete both the report and the presentation by the presentation deadline, and then make

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minor changes to the report after the presentation. An unsuccessful or incomplete PDR can lead to project cancellation at the discretion of SMEs.

4.2. PresentationTeams will be required to provide a 20-minute presentation (followed by a 40-minute discussion period) to our panel of SMEs and judges via teleconference. The format of the presentation is up to you (PDF, PPT, KEY, etc.). Unlike the progress presentations, we don’t require your presentation beforehand: you will be presenting your slides (i.e. sharing your screen) during the meeting. You must convince the SMEs that your experiment is compliant with payload requirements. Be prepared to answer technical questions. Please structure the presentation as follows:

1) Title slide — Include all team information, and responsibilities of each member

2) Introduction — 1-2 slides on the topic of research and the proposed experiment

3) Experiment design and procedures

Full system specifications and diagrams (be sure to point out where you do and do not currently meet CSA’s payload constraints).

4) Preliminary testing

Describe any prototyping and previous testing done to date, and lessons learned

Describe your plan to execute a full cycle of ground tests prior to submission of the CDR.

5) Requirement compliance table (see Section 10.3)

Present a compliance chart

Provide a brief plan to achieve compliance for any requirements not yet fully compliant

6) Project management

Updated timeline showing immediate next steps to reach the CDR milestone

7) Outreach & funding

Update on outreach efforts Update on funding

4.3. DocumentationThe CSA’s STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual contains information about hardware requirements, the flight, and also provides payload documentation

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requirements. The CSA requires a document called an Experiment Data Package (EDP) that details the design, test, and risk mitigation/safety protocols for the payload. The EDP will be used for final design approval by the CSA prior to launch. In previous years, SEDS-Canada required separate documents for PDR and CDR, and the CSA also required a different document (meaning there was a lot of unnecessary copy and pasting and reformatting to get what is really the same information in three different places). In an effort to reduce the documentation load on student teams, only one document is required: the EDP.

The template for the full EDP is given in the STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual and is reproduced below with additions required by SEDS-Canada (feel free to copy the outline below into a new Word document to start populating your EDP). The initial submission of the EDP should be at PDR. At this milestone, some sections of the EDP may contain preliminary information. The EDP should be updated and a new version should be submitted at CDR. At this milestone, it is expected that most information will be representative of the payload’s flight configuration. Prior to the flight campaign, a final version of the EDP should be submitted where all information will be representative of the payload’s flight configuration (see Section 6). The EDP should be submitted in a format following the guidelines listed in Section 1.4.

In the order listed below, your EDP document should include the following sections. If a section is not applicable, it should not be deleted but instead should contain a justification for why it is not applicable. Teams can add subsections as necessary if they would like to include additional information.

1. Cover Page

The cover page should include the following information about your team and project: project title, team name, team members, date of submission, current document version. The cover page could also include a team logo (optional).

2. Table of Contents

The table of contents will include a list of tables and figures, as well as a list of appendices.

3. List of Reference Documents

Reference documents should be listed for documents that have been produced where the contents are not included in the EDP. This may include analyses, test procedures, and reports, CAD files, etc. The reference documents list should indicate the document title, release date, and revision.

4. Technical Description4.1. Mission Objectives

Give a brief introduction to the background required for your research topic (to set the scene for the mission objectives). Include the answer the following question: Why your proposed experiment is important to the advancement of

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space exploration, science and technology. Describe the mission objectives (what questions do you want to answer?) and how your experiment will address them in a Table.

4.2. Component Description and FunctionDescribe your experiment components and their functions. Overview the payload at a system and sub-system level. Block diagrams, models and pictures are encouraged. 4.2.1. Mass Budget

Following the template provided in Section 10.4 provide a mass budget. The budget should include electrical cables/harnesses, the mounting interface with attachment hardware (screws, straps, clamps), the payload enclosure, and payload thermal protection (as required). A 20% margin should be included on the total mass, measured mass prior to launch.

4.2.2. Centre of Mass

The centre of mass should be clearly indicated with a diagram.

4.2.3. Mounting Interface

The payload mounting interface will be provided by the payload team. A CAD model or a figure of the mounting interface should be included, along with a description of the attachment hardware. The mechanical constraints on the mounting interface are given here in Figure 3 and are further detailed in the STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual.

4.2.4. Load Cases

Analysis that the payload meets the required accelerations.

4.2.5. Thermal Protection

Describe the thermal environment which the payload is designed to operate in. Describe the passive or active thermal protection and thermal control system (as required).

4.3. Electrical Description4.3.1. Power System

Describe the power system. Include battery cell type and part number, as well as voltage regulators with their efficiencies.

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4.3.2. Power Budget

Provide a power budget using the template provided in Section 10.4. The power budget should be broken into sufficient detail to represent the power consumption of separate components. A 20% margin should be included on the total power consumption.

4.3.3. Electrical Protection

Describe the electrical protection, including over current, over charge, over discharge, external short-circuits, under temperature and over temperature.

4.3.4. Electrical cable and Harnessing

Describe the interconnection of different systems through cables and harnessing. Include the wire size (AWG) used. Include an interconnection diagram.

4.3.5. Grounding

Describe the grounding schema.

4.3.6. Internal RF Transmitters

The payload’s frequency plan should list all the frequencies of the transmitters and receivers used by the payload. Verify that the payload does not emit in the wavelengths listed in the STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual.

5. Safety5.1. Identification of Hazardous Materials and Equipment

Using the following table, all hazardous materials and equipment must be identified. A list hazards are given in Section 11.1 of this document. For each hazard identified, a Hazard Sheet must be submitted in Appendix B of your EDP. A template of the Hazard Sheet is given in Section 10.6 of this document.

No. Risk identified

Serious or Catastroph

ic

Description of Potential Event(s)

Reference

1 Hazard Sheet #

2

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5.2. Safety Barriers

Describe the safety barriers and risk mitigations in the payload design (e.g. a fuse).

5.3. Safety Critical Tests

Describe the safety critical tests, which demonstrate that any hazardous materials or components within the payload can be sustained during the nominal operations and used in the environment, for the duration of the entire flight (e.g. a particular battery tested under vacuum).

5.4. Safe Handling Procedures

Describe the procedures to safely handle and manipulate the payload. Include any specialized tools or equipment as necessary.

5.5. Safe Testing, Calibration and Integration Procedures Describe the procedures to safely test, calibrate and integrate the payload.

5.6. Safe Recovery ProceduresDescribe the procedures to safely recover the payload after landing. Include any specialized tools or equipment as necessary.

6. Experiment & Project Management (Additional for SEDS-Canada)6.1. Experiment Testing

Describe any prototypes built to test the experiment, lessons learned, and how those tests have impacted the preliminary design.

Each team should complete one full cycle of ground test experiments, as you would in the flight, prior to the CDR. Provide a plan for these tests, including operations procedures and responsibilities, a list of variables to be measured, and outcomes expected.

Include technical risk assessment tables1 with updated estimates of likelihood, impact, and mitigation and contingency plans. Use the templates provided in Section 10.1 to list the risks (each with their own risk table) and then asses their impact in the assessment matrix.

1 Note that only experiment-critical technical risks (ones that would mean the failture of your experiment) are required to be outlined in a table here. Hazard assessment (human safety risk) is included in the Hazard sheets.

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Describe how the environment differs from that onboard the Gondola and how that will impact the ground test.

Briefly describe the data output and the steps to be taken to analyze data and interpret results.

6.2. Project Management Provide an updated timeline including a detailed plan of activities to reach the

CDR Provide an updated budget, including the status of any outstanding grant

applications or sponsorships. Describe if the budget from the proposal is on track, overestimated, or underestimated. Identify any obstacles which may affect the budget going forward.

Update the Work Breakdown Structure, including new teammates recruited since the proposal. Use the template provided in 10.2.

7. References (if needed)8. Appendices

8.1. Appendix A: Requirements Verification and Compliance MatrixThe Requirements Verification and Compliance Matrix (found in Section 10.3 of this document) should be included here. For each requirement in the matrix, the following information must be filled out by the payload team in the table: Compliance column: compliant, partially compliant, not compliant or not applicable (following the lettering shown in Section 10.3)Statement column: explanation for how the payload complies to that requirement, or why the requirement is not applicable Reference column: analysis, test report, etc. that proves compliance to the requirement. There should be a reference to the Analyses and Calculations Appendix or any other section of the document (if needed).

8.2. Appendix B: Hazard SheetsThe Summary of Hazards table (provided above) and Hazard Sheets (see Section 10.6) should be included for each identified hazard.

8.3. Appendix C: Analyses and CalculationsAnalyses and calculations can be given here which support compliance to requirements.

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Figure 4: Temperature and pressure profile with increasing altitude. CAN-SBX 2020 payloads expect to reach an altitude of 30 km.

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5. CRITICAL DESIGN REVIEW5.1. OverviewThe Critical Design Review (CDR) must demonstrate that your experiment design has achieved a sufficient level of maturity to proceed with full-scale manufacturing, integration with the platform, and testing on an expandable balloon. Comments from judges during the PDR should have been addressed.

The CDR will be presented to SMEs for feedback via a presentation, and then an updated EDP document will be submitted 10 days later. Comments from judges during the CDR presentation must be addressed in this document. In most cases, teams will complete both the report and the presentation by the deadline, and then only make minor changes to the report after the presentation. The CDR presentation will be on or around June 29th 2020, and the updated EDP will be due 10 days later.

An unsuccessful or incomplete CDR can lead to project cancellation at the discretion of SMEs.

5.2. PresentationTeams will be required to provide a 20-minute presentation (followed by a 40-minute discussion period) to our panel of SMEs and judges via teleconference. The format of the presentation is up to you (PDF, PPT, KEY, etc.). Unlike the progress presentations, we don’t require your presentation beforehand: you will be presenting your slides (i.e. sharing your screen) during the meeting. You must demonstrate that your design satisfies all the requirements with compelling evidence. Please structure the presentation as follows:

1) Title slide — Include all team information and responsibilities of each member

2) Introduction — 1 slide on research topic and experiment

3) Technical Experiment and Procedures

Final system specifications and diagrams

Procedures for both pre-flight (to get the payload ready for flight), flight (if applicable), and recovery operations, along with team responsibilities.

4) Experiment Testing

Briefly describe the setup of the final ground test(s) conducted.

Describe the results of the test and how they have impacted the final design specified in the CDR report.

5) Present a requirement compliance table

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All requirements are expected to be compliant or partially compliant (with a clear path to compliance) at the CDR stage.

6) Project management

Updated timeline

7) Outreach & funding

Update on outreach efforts Update on funding and any issues with travel to the flight campaign (if

applicable)

Highlight the most important milestones completed to date and the remaining tasks to accomplish prior to the integration of your experiment with the Gondola

5.3. DocumentationThe EDP document submitted post-CDR should be an updated version of the EDP submitted post-PDR, following the same outline as presented in Section 4.3. At this point, requirements should be compliant or partially compliant (with a path to compliance). All calculations should be included in the Appendix. All tables should be updated. The mass and power budgets should now only have 10% margins. Any new tests done with the payload should be updated in the Experiment & Project Management section. Procedures for pre-flight, flight (if applicable), and recovery operations, along with team responsibilities should now be included in the Experiment & Project Management section as well.

If there are any questions with the expectations for an ‘updated EDP’ please email cansbx@seds.ca.

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6. FINAL Experiment Data Package (EDP) SUBMISSION

The CSA requires a finalized version of the EDP prior to launch for final approval of the payload. All requirements must be shown as compliant and no further modifications of the payload shall be made upon submission of the final EDP. An unsuccessful or incomplete EDP will lead to project cancellation. There is no page limit, however clear and concise presentation will ensure no content is missed by reviewers.

The submission date for the final EDP is TBA but it is expected that payloads are compliant or near compliant post-CDR.

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7. OUTREACH ACTIVITIES REPORT

7.1. OverviewPart of this competition involves inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders, educating youth and the public on microgravity research and space exploration and development at large, and communicating your work to peers in your field. Even as students, we are custodians of the scientific world and have a responsibility to nurture the curiosity and fascination with the universe. It is important for the general public to understand why science is important to inform their decisions and support educational programs.

The Outreach Activities Report (OAR) must demonstrate that your team has made an impact on students, the public, and your peers through various activities and presentations. We encourage you to pursue a variety of outreach pathways such as interactive demos, school visits, festival exhibits, and academic presentations/posters. At least one activity must relate to your project’s research and experiment.

7.2. StructureThe OAR should include a title page that clearly lists all team members involved in the planning and delivering of outreach activities, and their specific roles, followed by a list of activity records describing the outreach performed. At the end of the document, please provide an overview detailing your team’s overall impact on each level of audience listed in the record template below.

If you included high school students during your project, briefly describe the specific roles these students held during the project, work they have completed, and feedback for the project, their involvement, and the CAN-SBX competition. These details will strengthen SEDS-Canada’s funding portfolio to continue supporting STEM education and expand the reach of the CAN-SBX project to high school students.

The format of the document should follow the requirements listed in Section 1.4.

7.3. Outreach Activities RecordFor every outreach activity you perform, please fill out an activity record using the formatted table below.

Activities

Location(s) of activityDates(s) of activityNames and roles of team members involved in this activity.

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Were these activities part of a larger event? If so, please provide a name and brief description.Was this activity related to your project? (Y/N)Was this activity included in your Outreach Plan in the Proposal? (Y/N)

Audience Educational Level (Circle or Shade all applicable)

K-4 5-8 9-12 Post-Secondary Educator Other

SummaryBriefly describe the activities conducted at the event.

Briefly describe any feedback received from the audience or organizers.This will help inform our best practices guide for future teams

Briefly describe any challenges faced while planning or executing the activities.This will help inform our best practices guide for future teams

Would you repeat these activities? Please provide additional detail as to why or why not.This will help inform future outreach activities conducted by SEDS

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8. POST-FLIGHT REPORT & SURVEY

The Post-flight report will help SEDS-Canada improve the CAN-SBX competition. It includes questions such as:

● Were your experiment objectives met? Explain why or why not?

● What results were obtained from the data collected? Was the data expected or unexpected? Explain.

● What changes would you make to the CAN-SBX competition?

The Post-flight report & survey will become available as a Google Form after the flight campaign and must be submitted by September 30th, 11:59 PM (EDT).

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9. DELIVERABLE CHECKLISTTo ensure on-time submission of all deliverables expected throughout the CAN-SBX competition, the following can be used as a checklist:

❏ Progress Presentation 1

❏ Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Presentation

❏ Draft EDP (after PDR presentation)

❏ Progress Presentation 2

❏ Critical Design Review (CDR) Presentation

❏ Updated EDP (after CDR presentation)

❏ Final EDP Report

❏ Outreach Activities Report

❏ Pictures/video for social media

❏ Post-flight Report & Survey (submitted via a Google Form)

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10. TEMPLATESThis section contains templates that each team should use for various parts of the project:

10.1.Risk Assessment TablesCreate a risk table for each technical risk (TR#), describing what the risk is, its probability and consequence with associated rankings (Low, Medium or High), and a mitigation and contingency plan.

List all risks (TR1, MR1, etc.) in the Risk Assessment Matrix (Table 10-2).

Table 10-1: Risk table template.

Risk Event – TR1 What is the risk?Probability L / M / H Describe probabilityConsequence L / M / H Describe consequenceMitigation Plan Describe plan to mitigate risk

This may include active methods (ex. detection, feedback, controls), passive methods (ex. deterrence, avoidance, initial planning), or no mitigation.

Contingency Plan Describe plan in case risk occurs

Table 10-2: Risk assessment matrix template.

ProbabilityLow Medium High

Consequence LowMedium Use this matrix to

guide the type and rigor of mitigation and contingency

plansHigh

10.2.Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)A WBS separates your project into distinct scopes and assigns a person responsible for managing that scope to ensure accountability and identify gaps in personnel. Scopes should be broken into sub-scopes which may have their own managers. Specific activities should be defined in the project timeline within each scope and may have linkages across different groups.

In small spacecraft design, scopes are typically defined by timeline (ex. design, manufacturing, testing), discipline (ex. engineering, finances, management), or system (ex. comms, power, payload), with sub-scopes encompassing the other aspects. A WBS may contain multiple layers as needed to organize your project.

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Modify the example tree outlined below (currently organized by discipline, with engineering split by timeline) to structure your project from start to finish. Assign a number to each member of your team and list their names in the legend. Each scope in the WBS should be given a number(s) corresponding to the team members responsible.

Legend: (1)=Student 1 name, (2)=Student 2 name, (3)=Student 3 name, (4)=Student 4 name

10.3.Requirement Verification Compliance Matrix (RVCM)

The following template lists the CSA design requirements which must be fully verified prior to the final EDP report. A sufficiently comprehensive RVCM should allow any other group to conduct a replicate experiment if all requirements are met.

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(1,2,3,4) OAR

(1,2,3,4) Public engagement

(1,2,3,4) Conferences

(1,2,3,4) Outreach

(1,2) Recovery procedures

(4) Photography/

Videography

(1,2) Data analysis

(3) Data management

(2) Spare parts

(4) Experiment shipping

(4) Travel logistics

(1,2,3,4) Flight Campaign

(1,2,3) Final EDP

(1,2,3) Procedures

testing

(1,2,3) Mechanical

interface

(2) Sub-system 2

(1) Sub-system 1

(2) Software tests

(1) Structural tests

(1,2,3) Testing

(1,2,3) CDR

(3) Sub-system 3

(1,2) Sub-system 2

(1,2) Sub-system 1

(4) Safety & training

(3) Materials procurement

(3) Custom-machined parts

(1,2,3) Development

(1,2,3) PDR

(3) Sub-system 3

(2) Sub-system 2

(1) Sub-system 1

(2) Electrical Systems

(3) CAD drawings/

Model

(1) Literature Review

(1,2,3) Design

(1) High School student

management

(4) Fundraising

(3) Faculty Support

(3) Resource & Facilities

Management

(2) Budget

(1) Meetings

(1) Project Management

Project Name

Use the following 3 columns to fill in the RVCM:

Compliance Column: C = Compliant, P = Partially Compliant, N = Non-Compliant, N/A = Not applicable. Put an ‘X’ in the column which matches your compliance status.

Statement column: explanation for how the payload complies to that requirement, or why the requirement is not applicable Reference column: analysis, test report, etc. that proves compliance to the requirement (reference the Analyses and Calculation section of your EDP or other sections, as required)

REQ ID Requirement Compliance Justification ReferenceC P N N/A

MEC-001

The payload shall be able to withstand a vertical downward G-force of 15G and a lateral G-force of 7.5G in any direction in the XY plane applied to the payload’s center of mass.

MEC-010

The mass of the payload shall be a maximum of 3 kg, including the mass of the mounting plate, the payload enclosure and any payload thermal protection.

MEC-020

The payload shall fit within the cylindrical envelope volume with a diameter of 285 mm and height of 524 mm.

MEC-030

The centre of mass of the payload shall be located within a 25 mm diameter from the coordinate system origin of the gondola.

MEC-040

The payload mounting interface shall be provided by the payload team and shall be reviewed and approved by CSA prior to the flight campaign.

MEC-050All parts shall remain attached to the payload during launch, flight and landing.

ELE-001

Each payload instrument shall be equipped with a protective system (such as a fuse) to prevent overloading of the circuits.

ELE-010 The payload’s frequency plan, listing all the frequencies of the transmitters and receivers used

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by the payload, shall be submitted to CSA before the campaign to check for compatibility with the campaign’s frequency plan.

ELE-015

The payload must not emit in the following wavebands: 1090 MHz (CSA transponder), TBD MHz (CSA GPS).

ELE-020

All cables and harnesses shall be rated for a current equal to or greater than that of the protective system (fuse).

ELE-025Wire size smaller than AWG 26 shall not be used without CSA approval.

ELE-030 All cables shall be insulated, protected and secured.

ELE-040

The connectors of electrical circuits at risk shall be designed in such a way that there is no ambiguity in their connection (mechanical guides, fool proofing devices, etc.). They shall also be protected against any deterioration, and include a system for locking the connections in position.

SAF-001

Payload teams shall identify all hazardous materials and equipment, taking both nominal and non-nominal operation into account.

SAF-010

Systems at risk shall comply with the most stringent applicable regulations and their compliance must be proven by the submission of a dossier approved by a recognized inspection body.

SAF-020

The use of any system involving a risk shall be clearly indicated on the equipment concerned, as well as on the outside of the gondola, by labelling stipulated under the most stringent regulations.

SAF-030 Systems at risk shall include: at least two barriers, excluding the control system, on electric circuits that could cause the loss of human lives if opened; at least one barrier on circuits that could cause serious injury or

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considerable damage if opened.

SAF-040

Hazardous chemical systems shall have safety features to prevent inadvertent release of any caustic, toxic or reactive chemicals.

SAF-050

For each hazardous material or component present in the payload, safety testing shall be performed to prove that there is no risk during nominal operations in the flight environment, for the duration of the flight and during landing.

10.4.Mass and Power BudgetsYour experiment is expected to have more components than the sample budget below. Please use the following nomenclature:

E = Estimated Mass/Power

M0 = Calculated using a 3D solid model or modelling software (SolidEdge, Pro-Engineer, Eagle, etc.)

M1 = Taken from a manufacturer spec sheet

M2 = Measured (using a scale, voltmeter, ammeter, etc.)

Table 10-3: Mass budget template.

Component Status Qty CBE Unit [kg]

CBE Total [kg]

Mass Fraction Remarks

Structure and Mechanisms Subtotal 9.00 52%Aluminum Structure M2 1 6.00 6.00

Support Brackets M2 5 0.20 1.00

Experiment Components Subtotal 5.00 29%High-Speed Camera M1 1 0.50 1.00

Power System Subtotal 0.85 5%Batteries M2 4 0.10 0.409V Power Adapters M2 3 0.05 0.15

Data Handling Subtotal 1.10 6%Data Logger M2 1 0.50 0.50Electronics Subtotal 0.50 3%Arduino UNO M0 1 0.10 0.10

Miscellaneous Subtotal 0.80 5%

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Cabling E 1 0.50 0.50Fasteners M0 1 0.30 0.30TOTAL 17.25 100%Target Mass 20.00 -Margin 2.75 14%

Table 10-4: Power budget template.

Component StatusPower

Consumption [W]

Qty

Experiment Operational ModeIdle Science

Average [W]

Duty Cycle

Average[W]

Duty Cycle

RF Module E 0.17 4 0.00 0% 0.68 100%Tablet M1 10.00 1 10.00 100% 10.00 100%

Robotic Manipulator

M2 20.00 1 0.00 0% 20.00 100%

Microcontroller M1 5.00 2 5.00 50% 10.00 100%Power Used [W] 15.00 - 40.68 -

Power Available [W] 50 - 50 -Margin [%] 70% - 19% -

10.5.Budget and FundingUsing your Work Breakdown Structure as a guide, complete a table listing the costs of each major task of the project. This budget and funding table is not exhaustive and should be modified to suit your needs. Include all current and future sources of funding in order to estimate total available funds and determine the overall project budget. Include as many details as possible.

Table 10-5: Budget and funding table template. Update the Project Tasks column as needed.

Estimated Expenses ($CAD)

Project Management

Project Tasks Labour Material Travel OtherMeetingsSubtotal

Design

CAD ModelPrototype

Sub-system 1Subtotal

Development

Custom-machined parts

Materials and Tools

Machine shop training

Sub-system 1Subtotal

Testing Structural tests

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Software testsSub-system 1

Procedures testsSubtotal

Flight Campaign

Travel to/from flight campaign

MealsExperiment

shippingSpare parts

Data collection and managementData analysis

Subtotal

OutreachConferences

Public engagementSubtotal

Other Costs Other costsSubtotalSubtotals

Subtotal With +15% MarginTotal (Estimated)

Estimated Funding ($CAD)Funding Sources

University/College Grants

Government GrantsSubtotal

Subtotal with -15% MarginTotal (Estimated)

Deficit/Overture (Funding – Costs)

10.6.Hazard SheetThe following template is taken from the STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual.

HAZARD SHEET a. No (#): XXX

b. PAYLOAD: c. PHASE:

d. SUBSYSTEM: e. IDENTIFIED HAZARD: f. DATE:

g. HAZARD IDENTIFIER: c. CATEGORY: (SHADE CHOICE)CATASTROPHICSERIOUS

h. APPLICABLE SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS:

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j. DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD:

k. CAUSES OF HAZARDS:

l. CONTROL OF ASSOCIATED RISK:

m. SAFETY AUDIT RISK:

n. AUDIT STATUS:

Name and Signature of the sheet’s author

Approval

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11. APPENDICES11.1.Physical Health HazardsPlease see Section 6.1 in the STRATOS Expandable Balloon Requirements and User Manual for a list of hazards to be aware of.

Physical HazardsHazard Class General Description

Flammable gases Flammable aerosols Flammable liquids Flammable solids

These four classes cover products that have the ability to ignite (catch fire) easily and the main hazards are fire or explosion.

Oxidizing gases Oxidizing liquids Oxidizing solids

These three classes cover oxidizers, which may cause or intensify a fire or cause a fire or explosion.

Gases under pressure This class includes compressed gases, liquefied gases, dissolved gases and refrigerated liquefied gases.Compressed gases, liquefied gases and dissolved gases are hazardous because of the high pressure inside the cylinder or container. The cylinder or container may explode if heated. Refrigerated liquefied gases are very cold and can cause severe cold (cryogenic) burns or injury.

Self-reactive substances and mixtures

These products may react on their own to cause a fire or explosion or may cause a fire or explosion if heated.

Pyrophoric liquids Pyrophoric solids Pyrophoric gases

These products can catch fire very quickly (spontaneously) if exposed to air.

Self-heating substances and mixtures

These products may catch fire if exposed to air. These products differ from pyrophoric liquids or solids in that they will ignite only after a longer period of time or when in large amounts.

Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases

As the class name suggests, these products react with water to release flammable gases. In some cases, flammable gases may ignite very quickly (spontaneously).

Organic peroxides These products may cause a fire or explosion if heated.

Corrosive to metals These products may be corrosive (chemically damage or destroy) to metals.

Combustible dust This class is used to warn of products that are finely divided solid particles. If dispersed in air, the particles may catch fire or explode if ignited.

Simple asphyxiants These products are gases that may displace oxygen in the air and cause rapid suffocation.

Physical hazards not otherwise classified

This class is meant to cover any physical hazards that are not covered in any other physical hazard class. These hazards must have the characteristic of occurring by chemical reaction and result in serious injury or death of a person at the time the reaction occurs. If a product is classified in this class, the hazard statement on the label and SDS will describe the nature of the hazard.

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Health HazardsHazard Class General Description

Acute toxicity These products are fatal, toxic or harmful if inhaled, following skin contact, or if swallowed. Acute toxicity refers to effects occurring following skin contact or ingestion exposure to a single dose, or multiple doses given within 24 hours, or an inhalation exposure of 4 hours. Acute toxicity could result from exposure to the product itself, or to a product that, upon contact with water, releases a gaseous substance that is able to cause acute toxicity.

Skin corrosion/irritation This class covers products that cause severe skin burns (i.e., corrosion) and products that cause skin irritation.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

This class covers products that cause serious eye damage (i.e., corrosion) and products that eye irritation.

Respiratory or skin sensitization

A respiratory sensitizer is a product that may cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Skin sensitizer is a product that may cause an allergic skin reaction.

Germ cell mutagenicity This hazard class includes products that may cause or are suspected of causing genetic defects (permanent changes (mutations) to body cells that can be passed onto future generations).

Carcinogenicity This hazard class includes products that may cause or are suspected of causing cancer.

Reproductive toxicity This hazard class includes products that may damage or are suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child (baby). Note: There is an additional category which includes products that may cause harm to breast-fed children.

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure

This hazard class covers products that cause or may cause damage to organs (e.g., liver, kidneys, or blood) following a single exposure. This class also includes a category for products that cause respiratory irritation or drowsiness or dizziness.

Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure

This hazard class covers products that cause or may cause damage to organs (e.g., liver, kidneys, or blood) following prolonged or repeated exposure.

Aspiration hazard This hazard class is for products that may be fatal if they are swallowed and enter the airways.

Biohazardous infectious materials

These materials are microorganisms, nucleic acids or proteins that cause or is a probable cause of infection, with or without toxicity, in humans or animals.

Health hazards not otherwise classified

This class covers products that are not included in any other health hazard class. These hazards have the characteristic of occurring following acute or repeated exposure and have an adverse effect on the health of a person exposed to it - including an injury or resulting in the death of that person.  If a product is classified in this class, the hazard statement will describe the nature of the hazard.

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11.2.Faculty Endorsement Letter

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