Quinn Kostelecky, Vincent Staverosky, Gloria Chen, Roshan Misra, Jacqueline Godina, Raymond Auyeung Fall 2011 Rev A/B

Objective: Measure the Earth’s magnetic field intensity and the amount of voltage it produces Expectations: To produce small amounts of power if any, and that the magnitude of the waves will decrease as altitude increases Prove or Disprove: Free Energy theory Discover: Intensity of Earth’s Magnetic Field Why???: To see if this “free energy” is a viable back-up energy source for spacecraft power systems and whether or not the magnetic fields of Earth are a source of magnetic interference at various altitudes Mission Overview

Requirements Flow Down: Level 0 Level 0 Requirements #RequirementOrigin 0.0Test energy generation capabilities of Earth's magnetic fieldMission Statement 0.1Measure magnetic field as function of altitudeMission Statement 0.2Reach an altitude of 30kmMission Statement 0.3Keep internal temperature above -10°CRFP 0.4Keep total weight and money spent under 850g and $250 respectivelyRFP 0.5Take inflight pictures and measure temperature (internal and external)RFP 0.6Safety & ReliabilityRFP 0.7BalloonSat must be able to fly againRFP

Requirements Flow Down: Level 1 Level 1 Requirements Requirement 0.0: Test energy generation capabilities of Earth's magnetic field #RequirementOrigin 0.0.0Induce emf in solenoid Measure current with ACS712 Low Current Sensor Breakout Record and timestamp current readings by programming the Arduino Uno Measure resistance of solenoid-current sensor-Arduino Uno circuit Convert current measured to voltage using Ohm's Law Recover and analize data and compare with altitude and field strength readings0.0 Requirement 0.1: Measure magnetic field as function of altitude #RequirementOrigin 0.1.0Measure magnetic field strength with MicroMag 3-Axis Magnetometer Record and timestamp current readings by programming the Arduino Uno Recover and analize data and compare with altitude readings0.1 Requirement 0.2: Reach an altitude of 30km #RequirementOrigin 0.2.0Attach to Helium weather balloon with flight string Have flight string running through center of BalloonSat Attach to BalloonSat through a non-metal tube with washers and knots0.2

Requirement 0.3: Keep internal temperature above -10°C #RequirementOrigin 0.3.0Run electric active heater system powered by 3 9V batteries Insulate BalloonSat with foam and aluminum tape Test BalloonSat prior to launch and make adjustments if necessary Record temperature with HOBO data-logger to verify Requirement 0.3 completion0.3 Requirement 0.4: Keep total weight and money spent under 850g and $250 respectively #RequirementOrigin 0.4.0Keep budget of weight and money Have team member manage weight and money buget- Raymond Auyeung Plan ahead of time to avoid exceeding weight and money budget0.4 Requirement 0.5: Take inflight pictures #RequirementOrigin 0.5.0Fly a Canon SD 780 IS Program the camera to take pictures every ten seconds0.5

0.5.2Record pictures on Micro SD card Fly a HOBO H Measure temperature and relative humidity with sensors attached to HOBO Record data on HOBO Recover and analyze data and photos0.5 Requirement 0.6: Safety & Reliability #RequirementOrigin 0.6.0Always practice safe habits when working on BalloonSat and work in pairs Test BalloonSat in cold test Test and calibrate magnetometer Test and calibrate current sensor Test HOBO with sensing and recording data Test BalloonSat with drop and whip tests Test camera and programming Practice retrieving and analyzing data from HOBO and Arduino Uno Place indicator lights on exterior of BallonSat to show systems are running Place contact information and U.S. flag on exterior in case someone else recovers the satellite0.6 Requirement 0.7: BalloonSat must be able to fly again #RequirementOrigin 0.7.0Design and test satellite to withstand the forces encountered at burst and landing Make necessary repairs to satellie after mission is complete so BalloonSat is fully operational0.7

Sensors: Magnetometer and Low Current Sensor We will learn how these work and integrate into our experimental system We will calibrate and test the sensors prior to launch Programming Arduino Uno Microcontroller Using Arduino Java based development environment Full Mission Simulation with all Sensors Analyze Data and draw conclusions Magnetic Field Intensity vs. Altitude Voltage vs. Magnetic Field Intensity Design: How we will fulfill our requirements

Provided: HOBO H , Canon SD 780 IS, Active Heater System (w/3 9V Batteries), Switches, Flight String Tube, 2 AA Batteries, Foam Core, Aluminum Tape, Purchased: MicroMag 3-Axis Magnetometer, ACS712 Low Current Sensor Breakout, Arduino Uno Microcontroller, Dry Ice, 12 9V Batteries, Solenoid (Copper Wire) Donated: Memory Card, Magnet Design: Hardware

Design: Functional Block Diagram External Temp. Probe 2GB SD Card Switch Camera (internal 2 AA batteries) HOBO (Internal Temp, relative humidity, internal battery) Arduino Uno 9 V Battery Switch Current Sensor Solenoid Magnetometer Micro SD Heater 9 V Batt. 9 V Batt. Switch 9 V Batt.

Design Overview: Diagram Top View #Item 1Canon SD 780 IS 2Arduino Uno 3HOBO 4Active Heater 5Solenoid 6Flight Tube 7Current Sensor 89V Batteries

Design: Original Perspective View

Design: Diagram Perspective View

Schedule DateSchedule September 17, 2011Complete Request for Proposal September 18, 2011Turn in Request for Proposal September 19, 2011Complete CoDR September 20, 2011Conceptual Design Review Presentation September 21, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM September 22, 2011Authority to Proceed (ATP) September 27, 2011Hardware Ordering September 28, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM September 29, 2011-October 24, 2011Test Period and modifications to BalloonSat October 4, 2011DD Revisions A&B due pre- Critical Design Review due at 7:00 AM October 4, 2011 & October 6, 2011Pre-Critical Design Review Presentations October 5, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM -Begin creating foam structure -Begin use of hardware October 12, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM Complete Structure -basic foam structure without any hardware October 15, 2011Cooler Test/Drop, Whip, and Roll Test Cooler- 135 minutes with dry ice Drop- drop from two stories Whip- swing around on string Roll- roll down stairs October 18, 2011Mid-Semester Team Evaluations due in class October 19, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM Completed programming and general use of all hardware -finish programming arduino -link arduino with current sensor and solenoid -understand the HOBO -understand the magnetometer October 22, 2011Sensor Tests -Test for functionality of current sensor, magnetometer HOBO, and Arduino. October 25, 2011Pre-Launch Inspection October 26, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM Balloon Sat complete -without final repairs, complete final repairs after simulation October 27, 2011In-class Mission Simulation Test November 01, 2011DD Revision C Due 7:00AM Launch readiness Review due 7:00 AM November 02, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM November 03, 2011Balloon Sat Complete -all ready to launch! November 04, 2011Final BalloonSat weigh in and turn in Appointment 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM November 05, 2011Launch Day! 6:50AM Windsor, Colorado November 09, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM November 16, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM November 23, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM November 29, 2011Final Team Presentations and Reports Due 7:00 AM ALL Data Due 7:00 AM November 29, 2011 & December 01, 2011 Final Team Presentations and Reports November 30, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM December 03, 2011ITLL Design Expo 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM DD Revision D Due at Judging Team Video Due at Judging December 06, 2011Hardware Turn In December 07, 2011Team Meeting 5:00-7:00 PM The Schedule

Budget Hardware, Budget, and Weight List Item Cost ($)Mass (g)Supplier MicroMag 3-Axis Magnetometer49.95~10Sparkfun ACS712 Low Current Sensor Breakout14.95~10Sparkfun HOBO H Gateway to Space Canon SD780 IS0130Gateway to Space Active Heater System (With 3 9V Batteries)0100Gateway to Space Arduino Uno29.95~28Sparkfun 36 Ga. Copper Wire to make Solenoid12.66~100Home Depot Switches0~2Gateway to Space Flight String Tube0~20Gateway to Space Batteries (12 9V 4 will fly)2042Target Foam Core060Gateway to Space Aluminum Tape0~10Gateway to Space Dry Ice (for cold test)10N/AKing Soopers Memory Card for Arduino00.5Ray Auyeung Magnet for testing0N/ARoshan Misra Total Remaining Balance

Drop Test-October 15th Whip Test-October 15th Cooler Test-October 15th Camera Test-October 22nd Current Sensor Test-Pass magnet through solenoid and moving solenoid to test current levels-October 22nd HOBO Test-Measure already known temperatures-October 22nd Magnetometer Test-Zero at ground level so we have reference point for flights-October 22nd Full Mission Simulation-Make sure all systems integrate properly-October 27th Tests

Low voltage if any generated by solenoid during flight Magnetic field intensity decreases as altitude increases Download information from Arduino and HOBO and analyze it Expected Results And Analysis

Team Organizational Chart Quinn Kostelecky Team Leader Quinn Kostelecky Team Leader Raymond Auyeung Heater and Insulation Lead/Budget Manager Raymond Auyeung Heater and Insulation Lead/Budget Manager Jacqueline Godina Structure Lead Jacqueline Godina Structure Lead Roshan Misra Experiment Lead Roshan Misra Experiment Lead Gloria Chen Camera and Safety Lead Gloria Chen Camera and Safety Lead Vincent Staverosky HOBO and Arduino Lead Vincent Staverosky HOBO and Arduino Lead

Programming the Arduino Integrating all systems Getting no readings from sensors Adhering to schedule Biggest Worries...