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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityASCEND! Project Overview
By: Geimi DeLargeNASA Space Grant – ASCEND!
Mentors: Dr. Ronald Madler, Jack CrabtreeApril 17, 2010
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The Team Flight Objectives Payload Components Data Acquisition The Launches Conclusion
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Overview
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The Team
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Noah Stokely, Jessica Avitia, Mary Begay, Geimi DeLarge, and Nicholas Hammons
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Gather atmospheric data
Experiment with composite structures and
construction methods
Gather pressure data
Gather Geiger counter data
Gather sunsensor data
Flight Objectives
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Payload Components
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Pressure Sensor
SD Datalogger
Internal Temperature
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Payload Components
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Source: www.embeddeddatasystems.com
Source: http://rocky.digikey.com
Dallas DS18B20 – One Wire DeviceDigital SensorInternal/External 9 – 12 bit MeasurementsDegrees CelsiusRange of -55°C to +125°C Accurate to ±0.5°C
Honywell Analog Pressure Sensor – ASDX SeriesAnalog SensorApprox. Frequency : 1HzRange: 0 – 15 psiAbsolute Pressure
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Payload Components
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Source: imagesco.com
Digital Geiger Counter Alpha, Beta, and Gamma
rays Compare to altitude
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◦ Sun Sensor:
Fall 2009◦ 3 solar cells mounted on
exterior of payload
◦ Record Voltage
◦ Compare with altitude
◦ Check for viability for future sun sensor
Spring 2010
Photoresistors took the place of the solar cells
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Payload Components
Spring 2010: Payload Lid
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Data Acquisition System
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Source: www.hvwtech.com
Source: www.inmotion.pt
UK-based microcontroller system Basic Programming Language 28-X1 Chip Faster Serial Output Capabilities Larger Memory Converts Analog Signal
8 bit10 bit
Logomatic Data LoggerUtilizes SD Card – Up to 2GBFAT16 FormatSerial Input From Picaxe
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Max altitude: 84,803 feet
Distance traveled: 72.53 miles
Components Flown:• Temperature• Pressure• Geiger Counter• Solar Cells• GPS
Fall 2009 Launch
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Max altitude: 84,803 feet Flight distance:89.85
milesComponents Flown:• Temperature• Pressure• Geiger Counter• Photoresistor
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Spring 2010 Launch
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Two successful flights for the 2009-2010 academic year
Hopefully use data to aid in the development of a sun sensor
Continue ASCENDing!
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Conclusion
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QUESTIONS??
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