Lunar Lander Project

Lunar Lander Project Patrick Thurston and David Cobler

Problem • VTC is sending a cube-sat to the moon and the Lander needs to be thoroughly tested before a final design can be made.

Mission Diagram

Solution • Create a testing system that will repeatadly test the lander under various conditions and record the information gathered.

Technical Details • The testing platform will need to simulate: • Varying drop height/mass/velocity • Varying Landing orientations • Varying Terrain conditions • Calculate the shock • Calculate the stability of the lander

System Design Release/Retrieve System Cube Sat Base Adjustment System

Mechanical Aspects

Electrical • Large Stepper motor for base • Small Stepper motor for inclining base • Medium Stepper motor to lift the Lander • One Electromagnetic clutch to release Lander • An accelerometer in the Lander to measure shock

Logic Flow Lab View/6808 Electromagnetic Clutch Accelerometer Lifting Motor Controller Base Orientation Motor Controller Inclined Table Motor Controller Lifting Stepper Motor Inclined Table Stepper Motor Base Stepper Motor

Budget • Three Stepper Motors $100 • One Electromagnetic Clutch $25 • One Accelerometer $20 • Aluminum stock (for frame) $100 • Threaded Rod $10 • Line Spool $10 Total: $265

Time Management

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Lunar Lander Project