1. 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

2. Project Overview System Summary
Develop a blimp for the SSCL that can be flown outdoors for research and outreach events
System Summary

3. 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

4. Functional Decomposition
Balloon
Onboard Systems
Frame
Base station

5. Balloon and Frame Design

6. Balloon and Frame

7. LABET Test Flight

8. Base Station Design

9. Base Station GUI

10. Onboard Circuit

11. Onboard Circuit

12. 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

13. 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

14. Questions