EMPACT

Client Brief
Mars Rover/Lander Prototype

Product Specification

January 2017

 1. Background
EMPACT is a sub division of the Australian Space Agency (ASA) that
specialises in the mars rover project. EMPACT requires that a design for a
prototype Mars Lander/Rover be made, for an upcoming bid to be a part
of an international space exploration consortium. The company must
design, construct and test a small-scaled vehicle that is capable of
deployment and withstanding a vertical drop.

2. Requirements
The design must fulfil the following requirements:

Contained Cargo 600ml Bottle containing a liquid of
density 1 kg/m3
Specified Dimensions Not to exceed (Meters):
(w, l, h) 0.21m x 0.297m x 0.21m
Temperature Operating Range 10 - 35 C

Operating Pressure Specifications 1 Bar OR Atmosphere(s)

Units of Measurement mm

Unit of Temperature Degrees Celsius (C)

Angle of Slope 30

Budget $30 AUD

3. Environmental Considerations
Waste is to be minimised during the design and construction of the unit.
Where possible material that can be recycled/reused is preferable. The
design and construction should take into account the distance that
components have to be shipped the shorter the shipping distance, the
better environmentally.

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 Poseidon Energy
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EMPACT,
B215 R301,
Curtin University.

Dear Clive Maynard,

Poseidon Energy Group is delighted to bring forward our documentation package
for the construction of your MARS Rover Prototype. This package consists of the
following documents:

Document Name Document Title Revision
Drawing Package EMPACT01_draw_final.pdf
Design Specification pog01_DesignSpecification_4.0.pdf
Risk Management Plan pog01_RMP_2.4.pdf 2.4
Tender Evaluation Criteria pog01_TEC_3.3.pdf 3.3

We guarantee that the requirements outlined in your client brief,
poe01_ClientSpec.pdf, have been met successfully, and all information required for
the design, implementation, tendering and construction purposes have been
included in the documents within this package. This work is entirely the property of
Poseidon Energy. If there are any questions regarding the procedures or design
package, do not hesitate to contact us.

Kind Regards,

J. Laborde B.Eng(Mxeng) A. Lewington B.Eng(Mxeng)
D. Leong B.Eng(Mech) R. Mohamed B.Eng(Mech)
R. Jiandani B.Eng(Mech) A. Chinyani B.Eng(Chem)

Poseidon Energy Group

Curtin University B215 R301
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Drawing Package

Client EMPACT
Project Mars Rover
Date 02/04/17
Revision B





Poseidon Energy Technologies
Curtin University B215 R301
Kent St, Bentley WA 6102
EMPACT01_draw_final.pdf Phone: (04) 3496 4941
Table of Drawings

Drawing Title PAGE
EMPACT01_draw_01 Mars Rover 01
EMPACT01_draw_02 Main Can 02
EMPACT01_draw_03 Rover Axel and Wheel assembly 03

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A A

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80

70
117

10
B B

25 56
145 213
C C

15

D D

E E

Dept. Technical reference Created by Approved by

EMPACT01_draw_01 Poseidon Energy 31/03/2017 A. Lewington 010417

Document type Document status

pdf
Title DWG No.

F Mars Rover 01
F

40 Rev. Date of issue Sheet

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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A A

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B B

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Dept. Technical reference Created by Approved by

EMPACT01_draw_02 Aiden Lewington 4/2/17 Douglas Leong 02/04/17

Document type Document status

pdf
Title DWG No.

F Main Can 02
F

Rev. Date of issue Sheet

02 02/04/17 2/3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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C C

D D

E E

Dept. Technical reference Created by Approved by

EMPACT01_draw_03 Douglas Leong 02/04/2017 Aiden Lewington 02/04/17

Document type Document status

pdf
Title DWG No.

F Rover Axel and Wheel assembly 03

F

Rev. Date of issue Sheet

02 02/04/17 3/3
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 Poseidon Energy

Design Specification

Client: EMPACT
Project: Mars Rover Prototype
Date: 02/04/17
Revision: 4.0

Poseidon Energy Technologies

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pog01_DesignSpecification_4.0.pdf Kent St, Bentley WA 6102
Phone: (04) 3496 4941
Contents of Document:

Introduction....................................................................................................... 3

General Dimensions Summary..........................................................................3

Bill of Materials.................................................................................................4

Process of Construction..................................................................................... 5

Material Preparation.......................................................................................... 5

Axel and Wheel assembly................................................................................. 5

Body Assembly................................................................................................. 6

Project Testing...................................................................................................6

Index of Tables:
Table 1: Dimensions Summary......................................................................... 3

Table 2: Bill of materials................................................................................... 3

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1.0 Introduction
The specifications for the construction and design of the Poseidon Energy Mars
Rover are held within this document. Using the following information provided,
any construction company with appropriate resources and skills as mentioned by
the TEC will be able to manufacture the Mars Rover project while meeting the
guidelines and requirements for the client EMPACT that have been outlined in the
Client Brief.

2.0 General Dimensions Summary

Dimension Value (mm)
Rover Length - Horizontal 213
Rover Width - Horizontal 145
Rover Height - Vertical 117
Wheel Width 25
Cylinder thickness 2
Cylinder length 200
Cylinder Diameter (OD/ID) 80/76

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3.0 Bill of Materials
Material Dimensions Cost Unit Total Total Theoretical Notes Source
(mm) ($) Cost Cost ($)
($)
Stacked 200 x 80 1.00 Each 1 1.00 0.50 A. Coles/
Chips Can Recycled

Metal flat 25 x 1 x 4.50 Each 1 4.50 0.04 Bunnings

bar 1000
M8 8 x 1200 5.19 Each 1 5.19 4.19 Bunnings
Threaded
Rod
M8 Nuts ID 8 0.22 Each 16 3.52 1.44 Bunnings
M8 Washer ID 8 0.28 Each 16 4.48 0.84 Bunnings
Pipe 21ID 5.04 Each 1 5.04 5.04 B. Bunnings
insulation 45OD x
1000
Bearings ID 8 x OD 7.00 Pkt 1 7.00 7.00 C. Beyond
22 x 7 Skate
Rivet 4 x 12.5 3.29 Pkt 1 3.29 3.29 Bunnings
Saddle clip 8 U, 460 0.80 Each 4 3.20 1.60 Supplied
/Bracket x 2 x 10 /Bunnings
Super Glue NA 3.20 Bottle 1 3.20 0.60 Provided

Duct Tape 180 0.01 mm 180 1.80 1.80 Bunnings

Totals 42.22 26.34

A) Empty the cans contents
B) Elasto k-flex 13x19mm
C) ABEC 1 Skateboard Bearings

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Process of Construction
4.1 Material preparation

a) Prior to any construction, inspect the materials used in the construction process
to ensure quality and safety. Make sure that the M8 rod is straight, bearings
rotate smoothly, insulation foam is not deformed and that the nuts are threaded
properly.

b) Using a Dremel rotary tool (preferably) or a hacksaw, cut 4 pieces from the
1200mm M8 threaded rod to 145mm in length, as per drawing
EMPACT01_draw_01, later to be used in the axel assembly.

c) Take the pipe insulation and cut 8 wheels making sure each have a width
specified in the drawing EMPACT01_draw_03

d) Cut a piece of the Aluminium flat bar to the length shown in drawing
EMPACT01_draw_02 using a Dremel rotary tool (preferred) or a hacksaw.
e) Proceed to drill the eight holes in the bar in positions also shown in drawing
EMPACT01_draw_02

f) Continue to drill eight holes on the cylinder in the positions shown in Drawing
EMPACT01_draw_02, checking to make sure that the holes in the piece of
aluminium flat bar align with those in the cylinder.

g) Using the remaining pipe insulation, with an accurate cutting tool (Dremel or
scissors), cut a 40mm wide and 200mm long piece, that will later be used as axel
suspension.

4.2 Axel and Wheel assembly

a) Take one of the threaded rods that have been cut, and arrange 2 M8 Nuts, 2 M8
washers and an ABEC 1 bearing in the order and position shown by drawing
EMPACT01_draw_03. Do this twice for each axle (four axles in total).

b) On top of each bearing, apply a coating of super glue, to which slide on a piece
of the pipe insulation previously cut to a width of 25mm so that the bearing is
directly in the middle of the wheel. These will act as the wheels. Let the glue dry
for a sufficient amount of time (at least one hour).

c) Repeat this process three more times, so that you have four complete axels to
later attach to the body (cylinder) of the rover.

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 d) Each axel should be identical in measurement as shown by drawing
EMPACT01_draw_03.

4.3 Body Assembly

a) Place the Aluminium bar (196mm in length) inside of the cylinder as

reinforcement for the rivets, aligning the previously drilled holes with each other.

b) Using the saddle clip bracket fixings and a pot riveter, attach the axels across the
body of the can with the foam suspension in between, riveting on the saddle
clips, creating a solid bond between the clip, axel, foam, cylinder and metal bar,
as shown in drawing EMPACT01_draw_01.

c) Repeat this process until each four axels are properly attached to the cylinder.

d) The cap of the cylinder, will be attached using duct tape, applied horizontally
across the face of the cap and covering 50mm on each side of the cylinder.

4.4 Project testing

a) To ensure that the Rover performs adequately there should be various tests
taken before final use.

b) Test to make sure that the wheels are aligned straight by recording the path
travelled by the rover. If the rover travels straight, then the wheels are aligned
correctly.

c) There is an adequate amount of room for the water bottle (carried load) to sit
inside of the cylinder.

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Risk Management Plan

Client: EMPACT
Project: MARS Rover/Buggy
Date: 02/04/17
Revision: 2.4

Poseidon Energy Group

Curtin University B215 R301
peg01_RMP_2.4.pdf
Kent St, Bentley WA 6102
Phone: (04) 3496 4941
 Table of Contents

Introduction:.................................................................................1

Purpose: ......................................................................................1

Risk Assessment Matrix: ................................................................ 1

Risk Management Plan........................2

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peg01_RMP_2.4.pdf
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 Introduction:

This document outlines the risk management strategy associated with the
development of the Mars Rover by Poseidon Energy. It identifies the risks
associated covering their probability and mitigation approach. The risks are
identified for all three phases of Design, Construct and Test.

Purpose:

The purpose of this document is to let the team members understand the risks
involved in this project and participate in the risk mitigation and elimination to
negate the impact of the risk and contribute to project success.

Risk Assessment Matrix:

Poseidon Energy has developed and implemented a risk assessment process

that is consistent with the requirements of Engineering Standards.
All identified hazards and impacts will be assessed using the Risk Analysis
Matrix to determine the level of risk.

Likelihood or Consequence Severity

Frequency Low Minor Moderate Major Critical

Almost Certain High High Extreme Extreme Extreme

Likely Moderate High High Extreme Extreme

Possible Low Moderate High Extreme Extreme

Unlikely Low Low Moderate High Extreme

Rare Low Low Moderate High High

Source: EFPC Contents, Curtin University.

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 Risk Management Plan

Mitigation Residual
Stage Risk Hazard Likelihood Severity Consequence Mitigation
Responsibility Risk

Ensure
System
multiple
malfunction
Inability to submit members of
due to Server or
Technological drawing package the company
hardware, Possible Extreme Designer network
failure and design have access to
network or issues.
specifications. the documents
software
required for
issues
submission.

Correlate
finalised
Ineffective and
Software, design with Inability to
obscurement of
Design design or expected detect
Likely High design. Delay of Designer
Design deviation printing
document
design and design
errors. check for flaws.
submission.
inconsistencies
/ errors.

Sign non-
Team
Storage on disclosure
members
electronic agreement
casually
media and and highlight
discuss
inadvertent No credit for in weekly Designer,
Plagiarism Unlikely High ideas
sharing of original work team Contractor
revealing
the design meetings.
their design
by team Password
to other
members protect
groups.
electronic files

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 Mitigation Residual
Stage Risk Hazard Likelihood Severity Consequence Mitigation
Responsibility Risk

Pre
Incomplete and
Insufficient preparation
Delay in unusable product Certain degree of
skills to deliver training and
prototype Possible High leading to project Contractor inexperience may
a complex team support
delivery failure and budget cause issues.
model during
overrun
development

Clear
Rover does not
specifications Improper use of
Gap Ineffective meet the
and scope, equipment or
between communication requirements or
regular and Designer, tools,
design between Possible High design of the
Construct and designers and prototype
effective Contractor miscommunication
meetings and results in more
model contractors produced by the
iterative design errors.
designers.
follow ups.

Assign
Left in an responsibility
Prototype
unsupervised to supervise
subject External factors
location, Inability to submit at all times, Designer,
to Possible Extreme (natural disasters,
improper use a working model work in a Contractor
damage arson)
of tools or safe and
or theft
materials protected
location

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 Mitigation Residual
Stage Risk Hazard Likelihood Severity Consequence Mitigation
Responsibility Risk
Schedule
Team adequate
Test
members not time for
Likelihood of the conditions
Test plans available for testing and
model not and final
are not testing or do document Designer,
Unlikely High functioning when evaluation
carried out not possess test plans Contractor
presented for conditions
properly adequate with expected
evaluation may be
skills to test results and
different
rigorously pass and fail
criteria
Ensure
Wheels
fundamental
misaligned
principles are
and do not The expected
adhered
Model not roll in outcome of
during
functioning synchronicity; testing would not Designer,
Test Unlikely High construction N/A
as per bottle may be met, and Contractor
of prototype
design dislodge result in a failed
and repetitive
while the prototype.
validation
Rover is in
performed at
motion
every stage
Correlate
material
Wheels Prototype unable design
Prototype disengaged/ to meet required standards
fails material standard for with the Designer,
Unlikely High N/A
quality fractures testing, and may materials Contractor
check under stress result in poor used. Subject
during testing performance. prototype to
minimal
testing.

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Tender Evaluation Criteria

Tender Evaluation: Poseidon Energy
Client: EMPACT
Project: MARS Rover/Buggy
Date: 01/04/17
Revision: 3.3

Poseidon Energy Group

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 Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction. 1

2.0 Criteria Summary...1

3.0 Criteria Explained In Depth.. 2

3.1 Experience 2

3.2 Certification.. 2

3.2 Capability.. 3

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 1.0 Introduction

This document contains the criteria that will be used to evaluate

potential construction modeling companies for the manufacture of
EMPACTS M.A.R.S Rover Protytype. The chosen tenderer for
the manufacture will be the most adept, professional and successful
in satisfying the criteria listed below.

2.0 Criteria Summary

Criteria Title Criteria Details Mark

Experience 1. Experience in: /20

a) Fabrication work and tool handling, and;
b) Prototype modeling.

Certification 1. Preferably a base engineering /20

certification. This can be something such
as:
a) Engineering Cert I, II or III, and;
b) Undertaking studies in mechanics or a
relevant course at a tertiary institution.

Capability 1. Capable and professional staff; /60

a) Ability to use precision equipment and
tools without error, and;
b) Ability to report to the designers in the
event they cannot supervise at the time
of construction.

2. Appropriate equipment in order to:

a) Glue parts together;
b) Saw wood where required;
c) Use a pot riveter, and;
d) Complete the required task in a safe
manner.

Total /100

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 3.0 Criteria Explained In Depth

3.1 Experience
Fabrication Work and Tool handling:

The Rover Prototype will require minimalistic, yet some fabrication work. The
construction of the prototype requires that persons involved in the tender are
safely and effectively able to use the tools listed below. If there are any issues as
to the use of these tools, or alternative methods, contact and approval from at
least 3 Directors will need to be made before changes are to occur during the
construction of the Rover Prototype.

The tools required for the construction are listed below:

1. Hack Saw;
2. Stanley Knife;
3. An Electric Drill (With 4mm Drill Bit);
4. Pot Riveter (With Standard DIA: 4mm, LTH: 12.5mm Rivet), and;
5. A steady hand.

Prototype Modelling:

Prototype modelling is any work related to the construction, design and

implementation of prototype projects, which have been successful or assessed
as efficient and capable.

In the event there are limited person(s) who possess the experience with
prototype modelling, a member of Poseidon Energy will arrange necessary
information and practises in order for the tender to be correctly carried out.

3.2 Certification
Base-Level Engineering Certification

Due to the nature of the project, and the sensitivity of the prototype both during
construction and during the testing phase, will require previous experience and
knowledge of such activities. The standard has been set and the required
certification has been listed below:

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 NOTE: At Least One Member must possess one of these qualifications:

1. Certificate ( Level 1) of Engineering;

2. Certificate ( Level 1) of a technical qualification (The submitted document
will be assessed amongst the board of directors), and/or;
3. Technical / Trade Studies undertaken at any tertiary institution including
TAFE or a similar authority.

3.3 Capability
Capable and Professional Staff:

The basis upon the chosen company for the tender is largely dependant on the
following factors:

1. Presentability;
2. Work Ethic;
3. Experience, and;
4. Ability to communicate.

In the event the criteria for one or more of these factors are not met, a
reassessment of the tender agreement between the tenderer and Poseidon
Energy Group may take place. Time restrictions, and supervision will be enforced
if prototype deadlines are not being met within the required time frame.

Appropriate Equipment:

The tenderer must supply and be responsible for the obtainment of equipment for
the rover prototype construction. In special cases whereby the tenderer does not
have access to the equipment specified, a formal request may be made to
Poseidon Energy Group, who will formulate the desired outcome.

The equipment other than what is referred in Section 3.0 [3.1], is listed below:

1. Gloves (Latex);
2. Safety Glasses/Goggles;
3. Leather/Safety Gloves, and;
4. A first aid kit.

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