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Quiz for September 26th, 2002
Mini AERCam

1: Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a mission role for Mini AERCam as currently designed:

A) Inspect solar array
B) Monitor clearances during robotic arm operations
C) Fasten bolts
D) Perform "flashlight" service for EVA crew

2: Translation control of AERCam Sprint is best described as:

A) Nonexistent
B) Teleoperation
C) Supervised autonomy
D) Fully autonomy

3: Mini AERCam can be classified as a "nanosatellite." That
classification is based on which free-flyer characteristic:


A) Mass
B) Target orbit
C) Thrust level
D) Level of nanotechnology infusion

4: The Mini AERCam technology demonstrator is currently being tested in which laboratory environment:

A) Airbearing table
B) Neutral buoyancy lab (water tank)
C) Hardware-in-the-loop orbital simulation
D) A & B
E) A & C
F) B & C

5: Which of the following is TRUE of the current Mini AERCam design:

A) The video system includes 3 CCD imagers.
B) The battery uses 7 rechargeable Li-Ion cells.
C) The propulsion system has 16 thrusters.
D) The avionics processor board includes an Intel Pentium(TM) processor.

Answers:

1. c
2. b
3. a
4. e
5. b

 

 

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