Low Altitude Balloon Experiment in Technology (LABET) Group Members Richard George – Industrial Technology Mike Svendsen – Computer Engineer Steve Towey – Computer Engineer Brian Walker – Architect Client – Space Systems and Control Lab (SSCL) Advisor – Matt Nelson
Project Overview System Summary Develop a blimp for the SSCL that can be flown outdoors for research and outreach events System Summary
Functional Requirements Vertical lift capability up to 500 feet Wireless control/interface up to 1500 feet Additional payload lift of 7 ounces minimum System fly time of no less then 20 minutes Fly and maneuver in up to 10 mph Balloon lift potential between 80-90% entire system weight GPS and pressure sensor to determine position
Functional Decomposition Balloon Onboard Systems Frame Base station
Balloon and Frame Design
Balloon and Frame
LABET Test Flight
Base Station Design
Base Station GUI
Onboard Circuit
Onboard Circuit
Microprocessor Coding The microprocessor will: Send and receive data with Base Station Receive data from GPS, Compass, Rate Gyro, and Pressure Sensor Send propulsion signals to ESCs Currently implemented Send data from microprocessor to Base Station Send data from Base Station to microprocessor Send data from GPS to microprocessor
Semester Milestones 2/25/11 – Control of Labet Sensors 3/18/11 – Labet onboard logic complete 3/18/11 – Basestation code complete 4/8/11 – All Testing complete
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