yes for sure dgiv panel = to complex lets not go higher than amso or the stock dg panel if we are going to make somthing
Well, I wouldn't say the DG-IV panel is too complex, but I agree. Orbiter is complex enough for most people to handle. I for one don't want special training to fly a mission, especially if I fly more than one. Also, as Urwumpe said it adds too much complexity and time to the development process.
I'm still working on a preliminary manual, but I have a few questions/propositions:
1. The OSHV is already decided upon, but what about the primary truss and service module? Communications?
I suggest a second major vehicle, which is a combination of those three things, launched by the same vehicle (the Ares V in this case) as the OSHV, as a separate launch.
2. Launch vehicles? I can't imagine we're going to use a pile of Ares Vs for one mission. The Ares I and Space Shuttle might be helpful (see below.)
3. Crew? I was thinking an initial crew of no larger than 10, and optimally 8.
PRELIMINARY LAUNCH SCHEDULE (Rough overview):
Please tell me what you would have changed. I don't expect this will be finalised in even 10 versions.
Launch 1: Ares V - OSHV
Launch 2 - Ares V - SSCM (Service Structure and Communication Module)
Launch 3 - Ares I/Orion CTV - Expedition A (4 astronauts)
- Activation and shakedown of OSHV
- Manual rendezvous with SSCM
Launch 4 - Ares I - Mission Package 1A - Cargo/supplies needed for trip,
and the SMEV
Launch 5 - Ares V - NERVA-2 IDMS
Launch 6 - STS - Expedition B (8 astronauts - 4 transfer to OSHV)
- Mission Package 1B - Further cargo, Skycrane system
Again, please assist me with improving this.
Further requests:
Could I get any extra information from Bj or Columbia42 regarding the OSHV? Mass, dimensions, shape, anything?
Ashaman what is the mass of your refinery?