Pre-Flight Briefing ANSR-78

Pima Community College11/23/13

• Robert Hendrickson

• Ling Bin Lu

• Levi Kerns

• Roger Page

• Alex Grebenchtchikov

Team Members

Payload 1 Design Process• Spacious while remaining light

• Include at least two different sensors

• Extra space for insulation

• Reduce unnecessary weight from the components

• Test all sensors

• Test pod and electronics at -50°C

Payload 1 Structure• A simple box shape with plenty of room

A large volume while remaining light Leaves plenty of room for insulation

Payload 1 Data Inputs• Temperature: One sensor on the inside

• Relative Humidity: one sensor on the outside

Payload 2

• Launch a self-contained, self-powered video recording device

• Maintain minimum payload rotation by expanding on the use of bearings that were successfully used by the 2012 PCC team

• Minimize Weight

• View Angle

• Maintain safe operational temperature for the iPod

Motivation:

StyrofoamPolyester Winter PantsAluminum RodCarbon FiberFish-Eye LensTemperature Recording UnitiPod Touch 5th Generation

Side-View Cross Section

Payload 2Design Benefits

Model BModel BModel AModel A

• Balanced Rotation

• Cylindrical Shape• Better Structural Integrity

• Hemispherical "Bullet Shape

Payload 2Testing Results

• Properly counter-balanced bearing rotation

• Stronger Impact Resistance

• Higher Resistance to Cold Temperature

Model A Chosen:

Payload 2Final Product

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to the following:

Jack Crabtree and ANSR

Susan Brew and NASA Space Grant

Mike Sampogna

Dr. Denise Meeks