Orbital Minotaur I - Manual (Page 6)

Minotaur I User’s Guide Table of Contents
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4.7. Payload Contamination Control .................................................................................................. 26
4.8. Payload Electromagnetic Environment ....................................................................................... 26
5. PAYLOAD INTERFACES .................................................................................................................. 28
5.1. Payload Fairing ........................................................................................................................... 28
5.1.1. 50” Standard Minotaur I Fairing ............................................................................................... 28
5.1.1.1. Payload Dynamic Design Envelope .................................................................................. 28
5.1.2. Optional 61” Payload Fairing ................................................................................................... 29
5.1.2.1. Payload Dynamic Design Envelope (61” Payload Fairing) ............................................... 29
5.1.3. Payload Access Door .............................................................................................................. 30
5.2. Payload Mechanical Interface and Separation System .............................................................. 32
5.2.1. Minotaur Coordinate System ................................................................................................... 32
5.2.2. Orbital Supplied Mechanical Interface Control Drawing .......................................................... 34
5.2.3. Standard Non-Separating Mechanical Interface ..................................................................... 34
5.2.4. Optional Mechanical Interface ................................................................................................. 34
5.2.4.1. Dual and Multi Payload Adapter Fittings ........................................................................... 34
5.2.4.1.1. Load-Bearing Spacecraft ............................................................................................ 34
5.2.4.1.2. Non Load-Bearing Spacecraft – Dual Payload Adapter Fitting (DPAF) ..................... 35
5.2.5. Optional Separation Systems .................................................................................................. 36
5.2.5.1. Orbital 38” Separation System .......................................................................................... 37
5.2.5.2. Planetary Systems Motorized Lightband (MLB) ................................................................ 39
5.2.5.3. RUAG 937 Separation Systems ........................................................................................ 39
5.3. Payload Electrical Interfaces....................................................................................................... 40
5.3.1. Payload Umbilical Interfaces ................................................................................................... 40
5.3.2. Payload Interface Circuitry ...................................................................................................... 41
5.3.3. Payload Battery Charging ........................................................................................................ 41
5.3.4. Payload Command and Control .............................................................................................. 41
5.3.5. Pyrotechnic Initiation Signals ................................................................................................... 41
5.3.6. Payload Telemetry ................................................................................................................... 41
5.3.7. Payload Separation Monitor Loopbacks .................................................................................. 42
5.3.8. Telemetry Interfaces ................................................................................................................ 42
5.3.9. Non Standard Electrical Interfaces .......................................................................................... 42
5.3.10. Electrical Launch Support Equipment ................................................................................... 42
5.4. Payload Design Constraints........................................................................................................ 43
5.4.1. Payload Center of Mass Constraints ....................................................................................... 43
5.4.2. Final Mass Properties Accuracy .............................................................................................. 43
5.4.3. Pre-Launch Electrical Constraints ........................................................................................... 43
5.4.4. Payload EMI/EMC Constraints ................................................................................................ 43
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