Boeing CAPPS RFID Asset Tracking System The Boeing Company Kennedy Space Center Philip A. Lintereur Manager Fluids, Avionics & Propulsion Systems
Agenda RFID Quick Overview Project Scope & Schedule Integration and Coordination Certifications and Documentation High Dollar Assets Implementation MMSE Implementation Phase II Demonstration Back-up
RFID Quick Overview RFID consist of three parts: tag, antenna and reader (Radio Frequency Identification) Two types of tags: Active Tags - Read distance up to 1000+ feet CAPPS has only active tags deployed currently Passive Tags - Larger the antenna, the better the read distance. Choke point reads: range 1 to 30+ feet
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Project Scope and Schedule Project commissioned in 2007 to establish basic infrastructure and target High Dollar Assets and a portion of the MMSE. 7/31/07 Deliver System Design, Schedule and Costs 8/28/07 Project ATP 11/30/07 Complete RFID Reader Network & Cabling 12/15/07 Tag High Value Assets 12/19/07 Initial System Checkout (Tag High Value Assets) 12/21/07 Finalize Tag Specification with Vendor 3/24/08 Tags Received On-dock 3/31/08 Software Implementation 4/4/08 Complete MMSE Asset Tagging 4/7/08 Move to production server 4/22/08 Customer Demo 5/7/08 Execution for Payload 8/15/08 Phase II RFD 10/6/08 Award contract Add readers to infrastructure June Sept 2009 tagged 3002 item 1/16/2010 Software update
Integration and Coordination Boeing-KSC Support Groups Facilities System Engineering Payload MPT Information Technology Kennedy Integrated Communications Services (KICS) Safety Design Engineering (Engineering Support) Materials and Processing (M&P) Frequency Management Quality Engineering USA Ground Operations ISS and Orbiter EME
Certifications and Documentation Standard Practice CAPPS RFID Assess Phase I Pilot - XXXX Information Technology CIMS IT Security plan - XXXX Safety Analysis SHEA - XXXX Materials and Processing (M&P) Flammability & Odor - NASA-STD-6001 Charge Generation & Decay - MMA-1985-79 R4 Off gassing - ASTM-E595 Frequency Management Approved Hazard of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) -Safe Electrical Equipment Use in Hazardous Locations - UL-1604 Facility Drawings 79K33414
CAPPS RFID Infrastructure
High Value Assets Tagged assets valued over $100,000 Total assets tagged - 157 RFID tracking coverage: M7-360 - High & Intermediate Bays M7-360 - Fluids Processing Room M6-794 - Warehouse M6-698 - Shipping and Receiving (see back-up slides for coverage maps)
High Value Assets Benefits Reduce staff time needed to locate misplaced items Efficient inventory reporting Automatic alerts when items moved outside of assigned areas
MMSE Vehicle Coverage
MMSE Benefits Validate tagged items required for a mission profile are present Eliminate need to return to MMSE for items Avoid costly delays of interdependent teams while at the pad (includes USA, SGS, Boeing) Quickly validate all items are loaded prior to leaving the pad Handheld reader will be utilized to locate items (potential FOD)
Phase II Potential Candidates Real time tool inventory Instrument Library Inventory tracking Real time parts inventory Kitting Automated ordering when consumed Calibration Add field for automated notification People Confirm evacuation of personnel People Limit only key personnel in specified areas Logistics will lead the effort going forward and present a recommended approach for Phase II in the near future.
Demonstration MMSE Application SSPF RFID Asset Tracking
Back-Up
SSPF Reader Coverage 20 Data capture points throughout the SSPF Intermediate and High-Bay GSE Fluid Services
M6-698 Reader Coverage 4 Data capture points in Receiving and Shipping
M6-794 Reader Coverage 7 Data capture points in three sections of warehouse