Abstract
Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) is an aerospace and defense company that specializes in rocket propulsion. AR manufactures the Atlas V solid rocket boosters that are used on the Atlas V launch vehicle. These boosters were designed and are in production at the AR Rancho Cordova facility. During the manufacturing process of these boosters, transportation to and from different locations throughout the facility is needed. Specially designed tooling and trailers are used, this equipment is known as Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The GSE is comprised of transporters, processing carts and trailers. This report will focus on the design improvements of the winch tensioner that is located on the On Plant Trailer (OPT) and adding an air vent system to the Jeep section of the Over the Road Transporter (ORT). New design options for each improvement will be discussed, analyzed and a plan forward will be proposed to implement the design improvements on the GSE.