Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
High Altitude Balloon Satellites and Payload Design
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Design Engineering Technology
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Rudy Ottway
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
This project involves launching a payload containing multiple instruments for data collection at high altitudes (100,000 feet). The main payload consists of a 3D printed model that was designed specifically for the project. Inside it includes GoPro cameras for video recording along with a datalogger for altitude, speed, pressure and humidity. The project will include trackers for payload recovery. This will all be attached to a high altitude balloon and a parachute. The goal is to test the design of payloads for maximum video stability as well as optimize the use of material and time.
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Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
High Altitude Balloon Satellites and Payload Design
This project involves launching a payload containing multiple instruments for data collection at high altitudes (100,000 feet). The main payload consists of a 3D printed model that was designed specifically for the project. Inside it includes GoPro cameras for video recording along with a datalogger for altitude, speed, pressure and humidity. The project will include trackers for payload recovery. This will all be attached to a high altitude balloon and a parachute. The goal is to test the design of payloads for maximum video stability as well as optimize the use of material and time.