Scope:

This page details large tests. This does not include incremental assemblies & practice for each subsystem, which people will need to do before the launch rehearsal. 

Test 1: Ground Test + CRIMP, 4/6

Required: 

• Assembly checklists for guidance (should not be too rigorous, rely on training)
• Verification checklists for rigorous checking of proper assembly (should be very simple and clear and have photos)
• Flight team assignments

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• Completed Avionics + Recovery Ground Test without cameras
• Refined packing lists 

Test 2: Launch Rehearsal, 4/13

Required: 

• Verification checklists for rigorous checking of proper assembly (should be very simple and clear and have photos)
• Flight team assignments

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• Log single point failure locations
• Refine packing lists
  • Add missing tools & materials
  • Add missing flight parts
• Log Assembly times
  
  • Overall start/finish
  • By subsystem
  • Final integration
• "Wish List" for additional GSE
• Practice rocket integration in hangar

Test 3: Launch Rehearsal, 4/20, 4/27 and/or 5/4

Scope: 

1. Pack tools & GSE listed in assembly checklists
2. Pre-charge cameras, payload, and ALL altimeter batteries
3. Transport only those tools to the hangar
4. Set up tables & test stand as "launch tower" on Briggs prior to transport (simulate "FAR")
5. Assemble Hermes II in the hangar
   1. Log & acquire any missing tools/GSE
6. Put in "Final Integration" state
7. Transport to Briggs Field A with GSE, including test stand as "launch tower"
8. Perform Integration & Prelaunch procedures (except igniter, incl. raising to vertical)
9. Verify telemetry in launch ready configuration
10. Perform "rocket take down" procedures 
11. "Launch" with telemetry and video during a ground test
12. Use recovery procedures to pick up & safe the rocket
13. Transport back to lab
14. Log all data

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• Loosely simulate launch environment
• Allow extra tools to be obtained easily as long as they are logged 
• Determine GSE needed for successful launch/recovery
• Train flight team

Test 4: Launch Simulation, 5/12-13 (stretch goal)

Required:

• GSE for packed configuration
• Refined checklists from above tests
• Pre-set, reasonable adverse conditions

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