misc CST-100 improvements

GameData/RealismOverhaul/RO_Materials.cfg

@@ -120,14 +120,43 @@
 }
 
 //Nomex/FRSI (Felt Reusable Surface Insulation)
+//source: https://tpsx.arc.nasa.gov/Material?id=18
 @PART:HAS[#skinTempTag[Nomex]]:FOR[RealismOverhaul_Materials]
 {
-	%skinMaxTemp = 670	//reusable up to 670 K
-	%emissiveConstant = 0.2	//"Optimized for low emissivity"
+	%skinMaxTemp = 506
+	%emissiveConstant = 0.8
 	//%skinMassPerArea = 1.0
-	%skinThermalMassModifier = 1.575	//multiplier, 0.80 kJ/kg-K as basis
-	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.00152	//no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
-	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.00152
+	%skinThermalMassModifier = 1.6375	//multiplier, 0.80 kJ/kg-K as basis
+	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.00248	//no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
+	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.00248
+}
+
+//FIB/AFRSI (Flexible Insulation Blankets/Advanced flexible surface insulation)
+//source: https://tpsx.arc.nasa.gov/Material?id=12
+@PART:HAS[#skinTempTag[AFRSI]]:FOR[RealismOverhaul_Materials]
+{
+	%skinMaxTemp = 922
+	%emissiveConstant = 0.87
+	//%skinMassPerArea = 1.0
+	%skinThermalMassModifier = 0.9263	//multiplier, 0.80 kJ/kg-K as basis
+	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.0002	//no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
+	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.0002
+}
+
+//TABI/CRI (Tailorable Advanced Blanket Insulation/Conformal Reusable Insulation)
+//allegedly similar, using TABI because CRI is Boeing proprietary
+//source: https://tpsx.arc.nasa.gov/Material?id=12
+//https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/16-885j-aircraft-systems-engineering-fall-2005/52d965a6b262c79c9861848a1873ef49_tps.pdf
+//https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/20080017096/downloads/20080017096.pdf
+//https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20020012437
+@PART:HAS[#skinTempTag[TABI]]:FOR[RealismOverhaul_Materials]
+{
+	%skinMaxTemp = 1480
+	%emissiveConstant = 0.87
+	//%skinMassPerArea = 1.0
+	%skinThermalMassModifier = 0.9263	//multiplier, 0.80 kJ/kg-K as basis
+	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.00024	//no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
+	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.00024
 }
 
 //Nextel 440
@@ -154,26 +183,39 @@
 	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.0013
 }
 
-//HRSI (High-temperature reusable surface insulation)
+//HRSI (High-temperature reusable surface insulation). Using LI-2200 tiles as reference
+//source: https://tpsx.arc.nasa.gov/Material?id=1
 @PART:HAS[#skinTempTag[HRSI]]:FOR[RealismOverhaul_Materials]
 {
-	%skinMaxTemp = 1533
-	%emissiveConstant = 0.95	//"Optimized for high emissivity"
+	%skinMaxTemp = 1590
+	%emissiveConstant = 0.89
 	//%skinMassPerArea = 1.0
 	%skinThermalMassModifier = 0.785	//multiplier, 0.80 kJ/kg-K as basis
-	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.00077	//no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
-	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.00077
+	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.000454	//thru-thickness value. no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
+	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.000634	//in-plane value
 }
 
-//LRSI (Low-temperature reusable surface insulation), also FIB (Flexible Insulation Blankets) because they have similar thermal properties
+//TUFI (Toughened Uni-Piece Fibrous Insulation)
+@PART:HAS[#skinTempTag[TUFI]]:FOR[RealismOverhaul_Materials]
+{
+	%skinMaxTemp = 1644
+	%emissiveConstant = 0.87
+	//%skinMassPerArea = 1.0
+	%skinThermalMassModifier = 0.9938	//multiplier, 0.80 kJ/kg-K as basis
+	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.0051	//no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
+	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.0051
+}
+
+//LRSI (Low-temperature reusable surface insulation). Using LI-900 as reference
+//source: https://tpsx.arc.nasa.gov/Material?id=1
 @PART:HAS[#skinTempTag[LRSI]]:FOR[RealismOverhaul_Materials]
 {
-	%skinMaxTemp = 922
-	%emissiveConstant = 0.2	//"Optimized for low emissivity"
+	%skinMaxTemp = 923
+	%emissiveConstant = 0.65	//At 923 K
 	//%skinMassPerArea = 1.0
 	%skinThermalMassModifier = 0.785	//multiplier, 0.80 kJ/kg-K as basis
-	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.00077	//no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
-	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.00077
+	%skinInternalConductionMult = 0.00029	//thru-thickness value. no idea what units this is in. Use Duraluminum (164 W/m-K) as reference
+	%skinSkinConductionMult = 0.00041	//in-plane value
 }
 
 //	Other

GameData/RealismOverhaul/RO_SuggestedMods/BoringCrewServices/RO_Starliner.cfg

@@ -9,6 +9,17 @@
 
 
 //	Launch Mass: 13,000kg
+//not including any launch vehicle adapters?
+//Silverbird says Atlas 421 can do 12856 kg. Considering we have no fairing, DEC probably performs a
+//little better than SEC, and assuming the CST-100 adapter isn't significantly heavier than a normal
+//payload adapter, this seems about right, if a little tight.
+//Considering how narrow the margins seem, 13,000 kg probably *does* include crew (or mass simulators), and
+//maybe 100 kg cargo capacity too?
+//OFT-1 contained 270 kg cargo
+//OFT-2 contained 245 kg cargo
+//CFT contained 2 crew and some amount of cargo
+//Subtract 400 kg for crew and misc cargo?
+//	12600 kg target w/o crew
 
 
 //	Conformal Decal
@@ -36,12 +47,13 @@
 {
 	%RSSROConfig = True
 	@rescaleFactor = 1.6
+	@CoMOffset = 0, -0.40, 0		//offsetting CoM downwards. Default CoM too high for CM or SM thrusters to be correctly balanced.
 	@title = CST-100 Starliner Command Module
 	@manufacturer = #roMfrBoeing
 	@description = The Command Module of the CST-100 Starliner. Produced by Boeing for Crew Transportation to the International Space Station as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program. Designed to be reusable for up to 10 times.
-	@mass = 4.35
+	@mass = 4.05
 	%skinMassPerArea = 15.99
-	%skinTempTag = HRSI
+	%skinTempTag = TUFI		//standin for BRI-18
 	%internalTempTag = Instruments
 	%skinInsulationTag = True
 	!RESOURCE,* {}
@@ -133,8 +145,7 @@
 }
 @PART[BCS_Centauri_CrewCapsule]:AFTER[RealismOverhaul_Materials]
 {
-	@maxTemp = 448
-	%skinMaxTemp = 2400 // Had an overheating issue
+	%skinMaxTemp = 1800 // Had an overheating issue
 }
 
 
@@ -146,6 +157,9 @@
 	@title = CST-100 Starliner CM Decoupler
 	@manufacturer = #roMfrBoeing
 	@description = A Standalone Decoupler from the Starliner Service Module. Comes with an optional adapter to allow for the creation of custom service modules.
+	@mass = 1.081
+	%skinTempTag = Aluminum
+	%internalTempTag = Titanium
 	@MODULE[ModuleB9PartSwitch]:HAS[#moduleID[meshSwitchCenter]]
 	{
 		@SUBTYPE[2p75]
@@ -173,8 +187,9 @@
 	%skinTempTag = Fiberglass
 	%internalTempTag = Instruments
 	@mass = 0.001
+	!MODULE[ModuleAutoCutDrogue]	//realchute will handle this on it's own
 	!MODULE[ModuleParachute],* {}
-	MODULE:NEEDS[RealChute]
+	MODULE
 	{
 		name = RealChuteModule
 		caseMass = 0.05
@@ -197,7 +212,21 @@
 			deployedDiameter = 12.6
 			deploymentSpeed = 2
 			deploymentAlt = 6000
-			cutAlt = 2000
+			cutAlt = 2895
+		}
+	}
+}
+@PART[BCS_Centauri_DrogueChutes]:AFTER[zzzRealismOverhaul]
+{
+	// RO forces all RealChuteModules to minDeploy 5000, deploy 1000,
+	// Get back our historical numbers
+	@MODULE[RealChuteModule]
+	{
+		@PARACHUTE
+		{
+			@minDeployment = 8000
+			@deploymentAlt = 6000
+			@cutAlt = 2895
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -344,14 +373,17 @@
 	@description = A trio of large parachutes to ensure a safe return to Earth for the Starliner Command Module. The swing arm centers the parachutes at the end of full deployment for a comfortable touchdown attitude.
 	%skinTempTag = Fiberglass
 	%internalTempTag = Instruments
+	
+	!MODULE[ModuleAutoCutDrogue]	//realchute will handle this on it's own
+
 	!MODULE[ModuleParachute],* {}
-	MODULE:NEEDS[RealChute]
+	MODULE
 	{
 		name = RealChuteModule
 		caseMass = 0.1
 		timer = 0
-		mustGoDown = false
-		spareChutes = 1
+		mustGoDown = true
+		spareChutes = 0
 		cutSpeed = 0.25
 
 		PARACHUTE
@@ -362,14 +394,27 @@
 			deploymentAnimation = full_deploy
 			material = Nylon
 			minIsPressure = False
-			minPressure = 0.01
+			minPressure = 0.02
 			preDeployedDiameter = 16
 			preDeploymentSpeed = 3.0
 			minDeployment = 2895
 			deployedDiameter = 48
 			deploymentSpeed = 5.0
 			deploymentAlt = 2000
-			cutAlt = 0
+			cutAlt = -1
+		}
+	}
+}
+@PART[BCS_Centauri_MainChute]:AFTER[zzzRealismOverhaul]
+{
+	// RO forces all RealChuteModules to minDeploy 5000, deploy 1000,
+	// Get back our historical numbers
+	@MODULE[RealChuteModule]
+	{
+		@PARACHUTE
+		{
+			@minDeployment = 2895
+			@deploymentAlt = 2000
 		}
 	}
 }
@@ -383,8 +428,8 @@
 	@title = CST-100 Docking Port Cover
 	@manufacturer = #roMfrBoeing
 	@description = A hingable cover for the NASA Docking System port on the front end of Boeing's Starliner capsule, designed to shield the docking port when not attached to the Space Station.
-	%skinTempTag = LRSI
-	%internalTempTag = Instruments
+	%skinTempTag = Nomex
+	%internalTempTag = Aluminum
 	%skinInsulationTag = True
 }
 
@@ -397,11 +442,11 @@
 	@title = CST-100 Forward Heatshield
 	@manufacturer = #roMfrBoeing
 	@description = Aerocover for Starliner's Parachutes, detach after re-entry to deploy the parachutes. Comes with a jettisonable nose cover to protect the forward section and docking port during launch.
-	@mass = 0.1
+	@mass = 0.2
 	%ROSAFRescale = 1.6
-	%skinTempTag = LRSI
-	%internalTempTag = Instruments
-	%skinInsulationTag = True
+	%skinMassPerArea = 15.99
+	%skinTempTag = TABI		//standin for CRI
+	%internalTempTag = Aluminum
 
 	@MODULE[ModuleSimpleAdjustableFairing]
 	{
@@ -508,24 +553,25 @@
 
 
 // 	Service Module
-@PART[BCS_Centauri_ServiceModule]:AFTER[RealismOverhaulEnginesPost]
+@PART[BCS_Centauri_ServiceModule]:FOR[RealismOverhaul]
 {
 	%RSSROConfig = True
 	@rescaleFactor = 1.6
 	@title = CST-100 Service Module
 	@manufacturer = #roMfrBoeing
 	@description = Service Module for the CST-100 Starliner, supplies propellant to the RCS and OMAC thrusters, as well as the 4 RS-88 LAE engines in the event of a Launch Abort.
-	@mass = 3.09
+	@mass = 2.678
 	%skinTempTag = Aluminum
 	%internalTempTag = Instruments
 	%skinInsulationTag = True
 	!RESOURCE,* {}
+	//tank mass about 212 kg, for 2890 kg total mass
 	MODULE
 	{
 		name = ModuleFuelTanks
-		type = ServiceModule
+		type = SM-IV	//we should probably add something better than Apollo-level, but this works for now
 		volume = 2400
-		basemass = -1
+		basemass = 2.678
 		//	Batteries 3.5 kWh
 		TANK
 		{