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High Altitude Balloon GPS Repeater Tracking Controller System. January 21, 2011. Team Members. Team : Team Leader: Elliott Moser Adam Carpenter Daniel Marietta Faculty Advisor: Dr. JohnWu Engineering Mentors: Bruce Rahn Steve Overmyer Nicholas Baine. Outline.
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High Altitude BalloonGPS RepeaterTracking Controller System January 21, 2011
Team Members • Team : • Team Leader: Elliott Moser • Adam Carpenter • Daniel Marietta • Faculty Advisor: • Dr. JohnWu • Engineering Mentors: • Bruce Rahn • Steve Overmyer • Nicholas Baine
Outline • Previous Balloon Experiments • Goals for Project • Purpose • Concerns and Solutions • Deliverables/Schedule • Questions
Previous Balloon Projects • 2005-2006 • Beginning of HAB • 2006-2007 • Completed development of GPS tracking system • Implemented use of video system • 2007-2008 • Attempted deploying truss system using shape memory polymer (SMP) composite material for the hinges
Previous Balloon Projects cont. • 2008-2009 • Improved power system • Improved video system • 2009-2010 • Completed Russ Antenna
Goals for the Project • Goal 1: • GPS Repeater System • Goal 2: • Tracking Controller System
Purpose • GPS Repeater System • Imposing physical structure • Will allow for indoor testing of HIBAL systems Source: Engadget. http://www.engadget.com/2007/02/21/underground-indoor-gps-repeater-maintains-your-position/
Purpose cont • Tracking Controller System • Gathers GPS data from payload and chase vehicle • Calculates azimuth and elevation angles between two • Autonomously aims tracking devices at payload • Calculates projected flight path • Calculate estimated Landing Zones
Concerns and Solutions • GPS Repeater System • Complying with FCC regulations • Complying with Building Codes • Tracking Controller System • Complying with FCC/FAA regulations?? • Complying with Building Codes • Environmental issues
Deliverables • GPS Repeater • Tracking Controller System • Project portfolio • Any other required documentation
Schedule • Weeks 1-2: Intro to class, form team, choose project. • Weeks 2-4: Research on GPS repeaters and Tracking Controller Systems • Weeks 4-6: Begin compiling design specs, gather parts list. • Week 7: Design Review Oral presentation • Weeks 8-10: Complete design and begin implementation. • Final week- Design Project Midpoint Progress Conference • HAM test- Jan. 26 @ 7 PM P&R Communications Feb. 5 @ 9 AM 148/150 Russ
Budget • Budget projections cannot be made at this time • Each group is given $500 funding • Increased Budget due to sponsors
Funding • Sponsors • The Ohio Space Grant Consortium • Wright State University Curriculum Development Grant • National Science Foundation (CCLI Award number 0837677)
Contact • Elliott Moser • Moser.18@wright.edu • Adam Carpenter • Carpenter.62@wright.edu • Daniel Marietta • Marietta.2@wright.edu • Web Page • www.cs.wright.edu/balloon