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Echo  Final Presentation

Echo  Final Presentation. Andrew Berg, Shawn Carroll, Cody Humbargar, Jade Nelson, Jared Russell, Austin Williamson 12-05-06. Mission Overview. Main Science Mission- Test the effect of air pressure on sound waves. Compare sounding data to EOSS pressure data. Secondary Science Mission-

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Echo  Final Presentation

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  1. Echo Final Presentation Andrew Berg, Shawn Carroll, Cody Humbargar, Jade Nelson, Jared Russell, Austin Williamson 12-05-06

  2. Mission Overview Main Science Mission- • Test the effect of air pressure on sound waves. • Compare sounding data to EOSS pressure data. Secondary Science Mission- • HOBO data logger used to measure internal and external temperature during flight • HOBO also used to test humidity levels inside balloon-satellite. Non-Science Mission- • Using main imaging hardware to take photographs during flight. • Secondary imaging hardware will using ultraviolet / infrared filters to take photographs.

  3. Design • Balloon satellite measuring 150mm x 145mm x 100mm. • Cameras face same direction -Primary ELF -Secondary 35mm IR Photography • Main science system will be shock mounted • Compact internal arrangement • Atmospheric venting through desiccant

  4. Design Pictures

  5. RFP Satisfaction • Payload will be ready to fly by the end of the week • Mass and financial budget were not exceeded • Other RFP requirements met

  6. Results and Analysis • Expected Results • Linear correlation • Possible correlation with temperature • Data Analysis • EOSS Pressure Data • Derived pressure based on altitude (General Case) • Running average of voltage data

  7. Data Conclusions • Definite Correlation, but not linear as expected. • More trials (launches) are needed to reach more specific conclusions. • -Data could be inaccurate due to equalization lag • -Need accurate pressure sensor • Sources of error • -Equalization lag • -Pressure sensor accuracy

  8. Flight Statistics • Max ascent rate: 1501.313 ft/min • Max descent rate: 9944.23 ft/min • Launch: 7:28:47 11/11/2006 • Landing: 9:54:17 11/11/2006 • Max altitude: 98832.02 ft at 9:23:17

  9. Ready To Fly Again • Final preflight too complicated -Camera power on main switch -Resolve film issues • Camera failure due to battery enclosure -Fixed battery enclosure -Could switch timer relay to DPST • Low peak voltage at sensor -Modified sound tube

  10. Sound Experiment Experiment As Flown Modified Experiment

  11. Round Two Pre-Flight • Store the payload,closed, in a cool, dry place • Replace Consumables • -Modify IR film canister • -Clean IR filter • Activation • -Power on cameras • -Set flash • -Activate timing circuit

  12. Conclusions • The correlation between sound transmission and pressure could be linear, but additional flights are needed for surety. • Given the data, sound does not conduct as well at higher altitudes compared to lower altitudes.

  13. Lessons Learned • All parts of the craft need equal attention • Activation should not require the craft to be open • Tape is ineffective in near-space

  14. Message To Next Semester • Don’t be afraid to ask for help • Take your problems one at a time • Keep your experiment simple, but try something challenging • Test thoroughly • Leave plenty of time for problems

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