Integrated Truss

Structure
Aaron Kreutzjans
(Christ-Johns)

CP1
9/22/14
ME 597-Intro to Systems Engineering
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Agenda
Overview
Historical Background
Context Diagram
Functional Block Diagram
System Requirements
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Timeline
Nov
2000
P6
connec
ts to Z2

April
2002
S0 to
Destiny

Oct/Nov
2002
P1 & S1
connec
t-ed to
S0

Sept.
2006Aug.
S3,4,5
2007
&
P3,4,5
Installe
d

Oct 2007
P6
Relocat
-ed

March
2009
S6
Installe
d

Overview

Module Length: 167.3 feet (51 meters)

Mass: 924,739 pounds (419,455

kilograms)

Habitable Volume: 13,696 cubic feet

(388 cubic meters)

Pressurized Volume: 32,333 cubic feet

(916 cubic meters)

Power Generation: 8 solar arrays = 84

kilowatts

Truss Length: 357.5 feet (109 meters)

Solar Array Length: 239.4 feet (73
meters)

Context Diagram
Natural
Man-made
System
Induced
Thermal
Vibration
al

Space
debris
Overheatin
g (if
radiators
fail)
Human
damage

Astronauts
Rotary Joints
Mobile
Servicing Unit

Environments

Data
Senders
Interfaces
Integrated
Truss
System

Threats
Data
Receivers

S0Destiny
Astronauts
(working
platform)
Solar Arrays
Thermal
Control
Radiators
Mobile
Servicing
Unit
External
Payloads
Solar
Array
Wings
Pressurized
Modules
Canadarm

Functional Block Diagram (FBD)

Integrated Truss
Structure

1.0: Provide
Structural Support

2.0: Transport
Utilities to/from
Pressurized
Modules

2.1: Take Heat

Away From
Modules

Store Power

3.0: Track the Sun

2.2: Take Power to

Modules

3.1: Move Solar

Alpha Rotation
Joint (SARJ)throughout orbit

2.2.1: Power
Conditioning (DCto-DC generator)

3.2: Move Beta

Gimbal-seasonal
changes

Generate Power
with Solar Arrays

Use Remote Power

Controllers

4.0: Connect to
Payloads

5.0: Provide
Working Platform

5.1: Support
Astronaut Space
Walks

6.0: Cooling ISS

and Arrays

5.2: Provide
System for Cart
Movement

Contain Mobile
Transporter Rails

Contain Batteries

System Requirements- Integrated Truss System

PERFORMANCE

System shall provide structural integrity while withstanding 1.1 million lbs. loads
for the ISS for its entire lifetime
Shall generate, store, and provide 85 kilowatts of power to appropriate systems
and modules.

INTERFACE

Shall connect with the Destiny module without inducing any vibration on the
modules
Shall interface with astronauts and service vehicles ranging from 1-25 meters in
length
Shall interface with thermal control radiators and solar arrays

ENVIRONMENT

Thermal system shall be able to reject up to 80kw of heat

DESIGN CONSTRAINT

Station shall accommodate future expansion of up to 150% or current projected

needs
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Sources
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/elements

/its.html#.
VBTtJPldUWJ
http://www.nasa.gov/pdf/167129main_Systems.pdf
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_Truss_Structure
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/main/onthestation
/facts_and_figures.html#.
VCBrJfldUWI
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