SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
All participants must wear safety glasses.
Call MIT Police 617-253-1212 to report an emergency.
GOALS:
Qualify and test the active separation mechanism without the dependencies and difficulties of a full load test.
Validate the manufacturing and integration of our hardware components
OVERVIEW:
The active separation mechanism is brought to an open, clear space. The mechanism is activated remotely, and the results are recorded via video footage.
MATERIALS:
ASIT Mechanism
Battery
Extension cord/wire to attach battery and ASIT Mechanism
Phones, or other means of video recording
PROCEDURE:
Connect the ASIT mechanism to the extension wire (do not attach the wire to the battery)
Start recording video of the mechanism, specifically aimed to capture the mechanism from all angles.
Move a safe distance away from the mechanism
Initiate mechanism via remote (electronic) activation
Physically examine the mechanism, review video footage to determine if separation would have been achieved.