Low Altitude Balloon Experiment in Technology (LABET) Group Members Mike Svendsen – Computer Engineer Steve Towey – Computer Engineer Brian Walker – Architect Richard George – Industrial Technology Client – ISU Space Systems and Control Lab (SSCL) Advisor – Matt Nelson
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Low Altitude Balloon Experiment in Technology ( LABET)
Low Altitude Balloon Experiment in Technology ( LABET). Group Members Mike Svendsen – Computer Engineer Steve Towey – Computer Engineer Brian Walker – Architect Richard George – Industrial Technology Client – ISU Space Systems and Control Lab (SSCL) Advisor – Matt Nelson. Overview. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Low Altitude Balloon Experiment in Technology (LABET)
Group Members Mike Svendsen – Computer EngineerSteve Towey – Computer EngineerBrian Walker – ArchitectRichard George – Industrial Technology
Client – ISU Space Systems and Control Lab (SSCL)
Advisor – Matt Nelson
OverviewClient Statement of NeedProject Requirements and DeliverablesProject PlanSubsystem Designs & ImplementationsTestingLessons Learned
Client Statement of NeedThe SSCL desires a blimp platform for
research and outreach events. The need is to have an outdoor blimp
platform capable of carrying a small payload and able to navigate in calm to light winds.
Requirements
Non-FunctionalDurable and reusable designControlled via computer interfacePositional data displayed on computer
Operating EnvironmentOutdoorsWinds up to 10mphHumidity up to 90%
Functional RequirementsVertical lift - 500 feetWireless control - 1500 feetCarry 7 ounce payloadFly time of 20+ minutesSensor to determine position
Project DeliverablesComplete balloon system meeting
Important TestsIndividual module testsSystem liftBase station and onboard system interactionAssembly testsBattery LifeCommunication RangeIndoor test flights (Uncooperative weather recently)
Tests not carried outOutdoor tests – Fight winds
Lessons LearnedSkills
Basics of constructing practical circuitsBasics of PIC Programming
Be flexible - hold up in one area, work on another
Test changes one at a time to isolate unknowns
Budget enough time for documentationInterdisciplinary team