1. Supernova Brigade Conceptual Design Review Jordan Dickard, Diana Shukis, Amanda Kuker, Michael Lotto, James Bader, Blake Firner 9/22/09

2. Mission Overview The BallonSat Photon Phinder will measure the intensity of light emitted from the sun at different altitudes in the atmosphere of the Earth and compare it to the voltage output of a modern photovoltaic cell. The satellite will also measure the temperature (C˚) at different altitudes. The data collected will aid scientists in determining the optimal altitude to maximize solar cells performance. This will aid in research for future renewable energy sources.

3. Design Overview Design – Solar cells and LED lights will be placed on top of the satellite so as to evenly absorb the light. – Since the LED lights and solar cells will be facing the same direction at the same time this will more accurately provide us with cohesive data. – A unique feature is that our experiment is located entirely outside of our box.

4. Diagram of Satellite (measured in mm)

5. Functional Block Diagram

6. Management Amanda Kuker: Team Leader Jordan Dickard: Electrical/systems Engineer Michael Lotto: Internal Systems Coordinator Diana Shukis: Budget Manager/Scheduler James Bader: Structural Engineer Blake Firner: Scribe/Administration

7. Schedule DateDayTimeObjective 9-12-09SAT10:00 AMMission Proposal 9-13-09SUN3:00 PMBuild AVR Microcontroller, Camera, and Heater 9-15-09TUES5:00 PMComplete Mission Proposal 9-19-09SAT10:00 AMBuild Satellite Structure and Complete Design Review 9-26-09SAT10:00 AMOrder Materials 9-27-09SUN3:00 PMProgram AVR Microcontroller, Camera, and Heater 10-03-09SAT10:00 AMComplete Construction of Satellite 10-08-09THUR9:30 AMCritical Design Review 10-10-09SAT10:00 AMStructural Testing of Satellite 10-17-09SAT10:00 AMComplete Satellite Testing and LLR 11-06-09FRI2:00 PMFinal Balloon-Sat Weigh In and Turn In 11-07-09SAT6:50 AMLaunch Day 11-14-09SAT10:00 AMData Analysis 11-21-09SAT10:00 AMComplete Team Presentation and Report

8. Budget Total Cost: $30.94 HardwarePriceOrdered From Solar Cells (4)$1.49www.goldmine-elec-products.com LED Lights$2.00www.goldmine-elec-products.com 9 V Batteries (2)$9.99Radio Shack Dry Ice$3.00Safeway

9. Weight HardwareWeight LED Lights30 g Solar Cells40 g HOBO H08-004-0230 g Cannon A570IS Digital Camera220 g AVR Microcontroller Board and Batteries150 g Active Heater System and Batteries100 g Structure280 g Total Weight: 850 grams

10. Concerns We are unsure as to how the LED lights and Solar Cells will react to the atmospheric conditions. Structural concerns Due to the angle of the sun during an early morning launch we are unsure if the Solar Cell and LED’s will be effective.