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BalloonSat Testing. Verifying BalloonSats will function properly during a near space mission L. Paul Verhage. 8 July 2013. Near Space is a Hostile Environment. Intense Cold Extreme Shaking High Vacuum Increased Radiation. Recommended Tests. Weight Test Function Test Shake Test
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BalloonSat Testing Verifying BalloonSats will function properly during a near space mission L. Paul Verhage 8 July 2013
Near Space is a Hostile Environment • Intense Cold • Extreme Shaking • High Vacuum • Increased Radiation
Recommended Tests • Weight Test • Function Test • Shake Test • Cold Test • Drop Test
Weight Test • Is the BalloonSat within weight limits
Function Test • Does the BalloonSat start easily and does it collect data as designed
Shake Test • Does the BalloonSat hold together during shaking
Cold Test • Does the BalloonSat continue to function when extremely cold
Drop Test • Does the BalloonSat hold together at landing