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3.4.3 PAYLOAD UNIT TEST LEVELS Payload unit testing must conform to the parameters shown in Table 3-15. Fully containerized CubeSat levels are provided in Table 3-16.
Table 3-15: Payload Unit Test Levels and Durations Test
Required/Advised Fleet Qualification Flight Unit Qualification Acceptance Must be performed on fully integrated Payload assembly
Protoqualification Must be performed on fully integrated Payload assembly
Static Load REQUIRED
1.25
times the limit load 1.1 times the limit load
1.25 times the limit load Sine Vibration Advised
1.25
times limit levels, two octave/minute sweep rate in each of 3 axes
1.0 times limit levels, four octave/minute sweep rate in each of 3 axes
1.25 times limit levels, two octave/minute sweep rate in each of 3 axes Acoustic Advised
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dB above acceptance for 2 minutes
MPE spectrum for 1 minute
3 dB above acceptance for 1
minute Shock Advised 6 dB above MPE, 3 times in each of 3 orthogonal axes Not Required
3 dB above MPE,
2 times in each of 3 orthogonal axes Random Vibration REQUIRED
6 dB above acceptance for
2 minutes in each of 3 axes
MPE spectrum for 1 minute in each of 3 axes
3 dB above acceptance for 1 minutes in each of 3 axes Electromagnetic Compatibility REQUIRED
6 dB EMISM by Test or
12 dB EMISM by Analysis Not Required
6 dB EMISM by Test or
12 dB EMISM by Analysis Combined Thermal Vacuum
and Thermal Cycle Advised ±10 C beyond acceptance for 27 cycles total Envelope of MPT and minimum range (-24 to 61 C) for 14 cycles total
±5 C beyond acceptance for
20 cycles total Pressure System REQUIRED Pressures as specified in Table
6.3.12-2 of SMC-S-016 following acceptance proof pressure test, duration sufficient to collect data. Minimum 2.0 times MEOP.
1.5 times ground MEOP for pressure vessels and pressure components. Other metallic pressurized hardware items per References 4 and 5 from SMC-S-016
See Note 5
System-Level Pressure Leak
Test REQUIRED Not RequiredFull Pressure System MEOP Leak Test per Section 4.1.5.1 Full Pressure System MEOP Leak Test per Section Pressure Vessel Leak Test REQUIRED Not Required
Pressure Vessel Level MEOP Leak Test per Section 4.1.4.2 Pressure Vessel Level MEOP Leak Test per Section 4.1.4.2 Notes
1. Static load testing can be achieved through a sine-burst test. In some instances, either random vibration or sine vibration testing at the levels described in this table may surpass the static load factors. Please contact SpaceX for more information.
2. Verification by test maybe performed in-house per MIL-STD-461 with supporting test documentation or obtained from an IEC-17025 accredited or equivalent) test facility. Verification by analysis must provide (1) a mechanical battery isolation inhibit strategy verified in vibrational testing or (2) electromagnetic circuit and wiring emissions analysis. For Payloads with GPS receivers, verification by analysis maybe achieved through demonstration of self-compatibility with on-board GPS navigation systems.
3.
EMISM (6 dB by test, 12 dB by analysis) is already included in Table 3-10.
4. Thermal cycles can be accrued as a combination of thermal cycling in air and thermal vacuum. It is recommended to include at least four cycles of thermal vacuum unless strong rationale exists that the Payload is not sensitive to vacuum.
5. Pressure systems cannot be protoqualified at the Payload level. Pressure systems must therefore be qualified via the fleet qualification approach at the component level. Supplier qualification testing is acceptable in place of fleet level qualification testing if approved by SpaceX. Reference Section 4.1.4 and Section 4.1.5 for additional information.
6. For all Non US Department of Transportation (US DOT)
rated pressure vessels, please contact SpaceX for detailed qualification and testing requirements (reference Section 4.1.4).
7. Pressure Systems that do not meet material compatibility requirements specified in Section 4.1.5.2 must contact SpaceX for specific leak testing requirements
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