Nicole Bryan Jan. 17th, 2008 Avionics Introductions AAE 450 Spring 2008
Avionics Breakdown Avionics Telecommunications Flight Control Vehicle Tracking Antennas Data Channels Ground Data Processing Flight Control Inputs Sensors Outputs Controls Power Systems Source Supply AAE 450 Spring 2008 Avionics
Telecommunications Purdue Satellite Control Equipment Future Work: 1) Determine the onboard compatibility of components. 2) Explore other options. Purdue Satellite Control Equipment Radio ($1200) Antennas (~$500) Computer (~$2000) Misc (~$500) Total: $4,200 *Reference: Professor Filmer, Purdue University School of Aeronautics and Astronautics AAE 450 Spring 2008 Avionics
*Reference: www.Memsense.com MEMSense MAG3 Tri-axial Magnetometer, Accelerometer, & Gyroscope Analog Inertial Sensor Pros Cons Low power requirements Low g loading (±2, ±5, ±10 gs) Very small (0.7 x 0.7 x 0.4 in) Low sampling rates (±150, ±300, ±1200 o/sec Single power supply Cost is appx. $450-$1500 *Reference: www.Memsense.com AAE 450 Spring 2008 Avionics
Strap-on Guided Thrusters Processor, GPS, Accelerometer Pros Cons Max gs in boost phase: 60 Max gs in free flight: 4 Only works for altitudes < 12 km Simple and adaptable Future work: Research how to vary g-loading capabilities in boost phase. *Reference: John Nielson, Rockwell-Collins AAE 450 Spring 2008 Avionics
Payload Launching Options Launch lock (US Patent 6508437) Motorized release Explosive Bolt/Spring sequence (Professor Filmer), (International Reference Guide to Space Launch Systems pg 296) Explosive/Slingshot Sequence AAE 450 Spring 2008
AAE 450 Spring 2008
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Backup Slides Details of work Group Name (i.e.Trajectory Optimization) AAE 450 Spring 2008 Group Name (i.e.Trajectory Optimization)