Team Up, Up, and Away Launch Readiness Review Trevor Arrasmith, Ty Bailey, Cameron Coupe, Samuel Frakes, Brandon Harris, Carolyn Mason, Soo Rin Park, and Peter VanderKley 11/26/12

Mission Overview The objective of team Up, Up, and Away is to prove the possibility and efficacy of a balloon-mounted mechanism for cloud seeding Cloud seeding has never been attempted from a balloon-mounted device Could prove the feasibility and possible cost effectiveness

Mission Overview Given the ability to use enough of the correct substance for cloud seeding, a balloon-mounted mechanism will be feasible and economic Cloud seeding can lift droughts and increase precipitation. A cheaper alternative to traditional methods can reveal further opportunities

Design

Structures Test STAIR TEST WHIP TEST DROP TEST RESULTS

Accelerometer Test

Humidity Test

Temperature Test

Pressure Test

Anemometer Test

Humidity during Cooler Test 1

Temperature during Cooler Test 1

Salt Release during Cooler Test 1

Expected Results Accurate data from all sensors Release of salt at 20 and 30 minutes into flight Proper function of servos The GoPro camera will confirm the release of powdered salt

Worries and Concerns Failure of power Friction between plates and funnels Shorts in the wiring Airflow into the box Battery failure

Primary Requirements Requirement 0.0: Prove the possibility and efficiency of a balloon-mounted mechanism for cloud seeding # Requirement Origin 0.0.0 Test the effectiveness and reliability of the funnel dispersing system of B.O.S.S. 0.0 0.0.1 Integrate the servos to the Arduino 0.0.2 Set the servos to disperse the salt powder in the funnels to at 20 minutes and 30 minutes, respectively. 0.0.3 Use cameras to monitor and confirm salt dispersal 0.0.4 Optimize the weight of the satellite such that the amount of salt that can be carried is maximized 0.0.5 Compare the cost and the reliability data of B.O.S.S. to other conventional cloud seeding methods 0.1.0 Integrate the digital camera and the GoPro to B.O.S.S. (charged and memory cards cleared) 0.1.2 Perform duration tests in order to ensure functionality for entire flight

Compliance with RFP All required sensors Additional sensor (anemometer) Digital camera Switches to turn on power Lights to indicate power is running Do not exceed mass budget (1125 g) American flag sticker and contact information Will be returned in working condition