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Zachary Huffaker, Brian Plank, Audrey Dearien Faculty Sponsor: Dr. Will Holmes
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Introduction Club Purpose Club Activity Rocket Competition Club Aspirations Conclusions
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Spring 2013 Fundamentals of Space Systems Engineering Course February 2013 Student Space Hardware Club Conference April 2013 EAC formed ASGC Grant Proposal May 2013 Became JBU Club Fall 2013 Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society
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Rocket Competition Balloon Satellite Microgravity Experiment Cube Satellite Solicit Corporate Funding and Projects NASA Internships o Zach Huffaker: Intern, Swamp Works, Kennedy Space Center o Brian Plank: Research Associate, Aeronautics Academy, Armstrong Space Flight Research Center
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Inspiring students to pursue advanced technology in the aerospace field through the application of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
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Provide team project experience in extracurricular setting Develop heightened interest in aerospace engineering among other collegiate, primary, and secondary students Support development of advanced aerospace projects Increase collaboration among Arkansas Universities
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NASA Robotics Mining Competition Weekly Club Meetings Assist Engineering Club and University Admissions Develop testing platforms for future projects Rocket Competition BalloonSat Testbed
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Purpose Incorporate data acquisition systems into a tangible, aerospace experiment available to several age levels Project Overview: Build and launch reusable model rocket Support Engineering Payload developed by EAC Requires Engineering Process Design Documentation Demonstration Analysis Open to area highschools and universities Launch Day: Friday, April 25, 2014
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Electrical Systems: Payload System Xbee Transceiver Microcontroller (MSP430) Altimeter Launch Control Module Act as Mission Control Wirelessly initiate launch Establish payload communication Display payload data in real-time Display post flight analysis
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Mechanical Systems: Launch Pad Systems Launch Pad Electrical Housing Wireless launch ignition Launch Control Module Contains all necessary components needed for data acquisition and launch initiation Rocket Design vehicle for competition
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Purpose Develop a reliable system that is able to directly transfer to small satellites Diverse testing platform Determine and purchase necessary materials Fundamental test platform for Satellites Design satellite ready system Incorporate educational outreach First launch scheduled for Fall 2014
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Dr. Will Holmes, Faculty Sponsor Arkansas Space Grant Consortium IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society Club Officers President: Brian Plank Secretary/Treasurer: Karl Anderson Documentation Specialist: Zachary Huffaker Historian/Press Agent: Lindsey Davis
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