BalloonSat Testing

Verifying BalloonSats will function properly during a near space mission

L. Paul Verhage

8 July 2013

Near Space is a Hostile Environment

• Intense Cold

• Extreme Shaking

• High Vacuum

• Increased Radiation

Recommended Tests

• Weight Test

• Function Test

• Shake Test

• Cold Test

• Drop Test

Weight Test

• Is the BalloonSat within weight limits

Function Test

• Does the BalloonSat start easily and does it collect data as designed

Shake Test

• Does the BalloonSat hold together during shaking

Cold Test

• Does the BalloonSat continue to function when extremely cold

Drop Test

• Does the BalloonSat hold together at landing