1. Nicole Bryan Jan. 17th, 2008 Avionics Introductions
AAE 450 Spring 2008

2. Avionics Breakdown Avionics Telecommunications Flight Control
Vehicle
Tracking
Antennas
Data Channels
Ground
Data Processing
Flight Control
Inputs
Sensors
Outputs
Controls
Power Systems
Source
Supply
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3. 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
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4. *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:
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5. Strap-on Guided Thrusters
Processor, GPS, Accelerometer
Pros
Cons
Max gs in boost phase: 60
Max gs in free flight:
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
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Avionics

6. Payload Launching Options
Launch lock (US Patent )
Motorized release
Explosive Bolt/Spring sequence
(Professor Filmer), (International Reference Guide to Space Launch Systems pg 296)
Explosive/Slingshot Sequence
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9. Backup Slides Details of work Group Name (i.e.Trajectory Optimization)
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