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Charles Galey, Peter J. Jay, Nicholas Roder, William Ryan

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Team Overview Students Charles Galey (Team Leader) Programming, Data Analysis and Testing Peter Jay Structural Analysis/Model and Testing Nicholas Roder Camera Board Testing, Bread-boarding, System Testing William Ryan PCB Layout, Bread boarding, Circuitry Harish Muralidhara Programming and Circuitry Faculty Advisors Dr. Paul Johnson(Physics Dept.) Dr. David Walrath(ME Dept.) Dr. Steven Barrett(EE Dept.)

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Team Overview

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Mission Overview Objectives / Goals Measure rocket speed and spin rate Determine the rockets motion and flight path Design a stable platform to achieve clear images during flight Successfully retrieve the flight data wirelessly (post-flight) Obtain basic knowledge and understanding of the design requirements and obstacles in real world applications

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Design Overview: Mechanical Solid Works model of both UW, UM and Augsburg payload system Stabilized Plate Optical Port Motor Power Supply Camera Main Sensor / Processor Board UM Payload Augsburg Payload

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Design Overview: Structure

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Design and Testing: Based on last year Solidworks Analysis Planned Vibrations Testing Structure deformed under 25g vertical load

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Design Overview: Electrical

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Plate Stabilization: Data is extracted from two peripheral accelerometers Acceleration data is converted to velocity via the trapezoid rule The processor then compares current and new rocket velocities Velocities are converted to steps per second and transmitted to the motor controller

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Design Overview: Final

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Expected Results Benefits Provide Future Rocksat Groups: Stabilization system for experiments Accurate data of flight parameters High quality clear images for future flights Allow expansion for wireless transmission data post-flight

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Fabrication: Mechanical

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Fabrication: Electrical

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Testing Potential Points of Failure Electrical Electrical connection breakage during high Gs Unforeseen code interruption due to interference Creating own circuit board Mechanical Vertical supports buckling Platter or camera platform malfunction

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Testing

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Final Integration

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Lessons Learned What did we learn from this experience: Do not procrastinate Communication is key for a smooth payload integration Words of wisdom for next years groups: Do not underestimate the size of project Involve underclassmen Keep constant communication with other group(s) in canister Hardest part: Coordinating presentations and reports for both groups Programming Integrating systems together What would we change: Less electrical design

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