Pima Community College Payload Results Team Members: Zach Anderson, Eric Nelson, Henry Reiner, Charles Schied, Yisun Se, Abraham Contreras 22th Annual Arizona Space Grant Symposium April 13, 2013 Arizona State University

Electronics Payload Arduino micro processor with SD card Temperature 2 Thermocron buttons on pod 2 Thermocron buttons inside pod 1 Temperature sensor on pressure board 1 Temperature sensor on payload wall Pressure sensor Rotational velocity sensor Magnetic field sensor Acceleration sensor Electronics payload side view

Camera Payload Features Aerodynamic design Bearing system for image stabilization Hack HD camera with 32 gig SD card Dragon Plate carbon fiber Aerogel installation Plexiglass dome Dual bearing system Dome and carbon fiber tail Bearing system

Goals To collect as many different types of data as possible To capture a clear video during accent and decent Achieve optimal stabilization of the camera Bearing system Aerodynamic shape to remain facing the into the wind Optimal payload strength Dragon Plate carbon fiber Aluminum reinforcements Spring door Octagonal pyramid shape Plexiglas dome secured with pin clips

Temperature Results

Pressure Results Due to an electrical failure no camera image was available.

Other Sensor Results We did not have sufficient time to analyze all of the data from the other sensors They do appear to have worked and have sent data to the memory card

Payload Images Payload after landing Payload after landing

We Learned Carbon fiber boards are well insulated Carbon fiber boards can endure high impact A box-shaped payload has the most efficient volume in which to fit the Arduino micro processor and sensors Take precautions to prevent static discharge on electronics Use a grounded anti-static wrist strap at all times Always have replacement parts for unexpected failures. Electronics are particularly vulnerable

Next Launch Attempt to measure Ultraviolet and cosmic rays Create a more lightweight and compact system Plug and play system for all electronics Gyroscope Optimize camera stabilization Solar power Provide complete internal sustainability Photovoltaic panels or paint Measure change in power output

Acknowledgements Special thanks to the following: Susan Brew and NASA Space Grant Consortium Jack Crabtree and ANSR Mike Sampogna, Pima Community College Dr. Denise Meeks, Pima Community College 8