Date on Honors Thesis
Spring 5-2024
Major
Design Engineering Technology
Examining Committee Member
Rudy Ottway, PhD, Advisor
Examining Committee Member
Mr. Bryant Harrison, Committee Member
Examining Committee Member
Mrs. Dacia Monroe, Committee Member
Abstract/Description
The Icarus project began in 2017 where a team performs high-altitude balloon (HAB) launches to conduct atmospheric and payload design research. The project involves sending a data-collecting payload containing recording equipment to high altitudes (~100,000 feet). This paper outlines the Icarus project as well as the efforts to design a payload that will remain stable throughout flight while also protecting the equipment housed within the payload shell. SOLIDWORKS computer-aided design (CAD) software was used to design a unique payload system. The payload parts were manufactured with PLA filament using a Prusa MK4 3D printer. The secondary goal of this thesis is to demonstrate how the project can be applied to high school and undergraduate level engineering and science classes.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Matthew, "High-Altitude Ballooning and Payload Design" (2024). Honors College Theses. 220.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/honorstheses/220
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