Lunar Lander Static Test

Our Lunar Lander vehicle is now completely assembled. This is a static test in the jet engine test cell, the goal of this test was to ensure that the thrust vectoring system could restore the engine to center.

At the beginning of the test the tube we pull of is for the starting fluid and you might see a bit of the blue flame coming out of the back, this is propane which is used as a starting fluid.

Towards the end of the test the system becomes unstable and the engine is shut down. Tests to follow this one will focus on mapping the response so that we know where it is stable and unstable. This will allow us to adjust the control algorithm and ensure that the jet engine can keep itself centered during actual flight.

http://www.engr.usu.edu/classes/mae/5900/Lunar/Index.html

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[jeffreyprows]

@yesiamawizardjonny It's not supposed to fly, it's a static test, that's why it's labeled "Static Test" it's strapped down so it can't fly. Static testing is an integral part of the design and testing of ALL civilian and military aircraft.

[yesiamawizardjonny]

Uhh... it doesn't fly... Horrible video.