1. 04-036

2. METEOR BACKGROUND This is a foundation project in an ambitious endeavor to provide the RIT research community with a means to conduct near space experiments Will serve as launching point for future projects, experiments, and research –Small satellite launching capability –Unobscured space observation –Moon / Planetary missions Provide RIT students with an opportunity to explore their interest in space exploration, science, and technologies Will build on existing technologies and prior experiments –RELAX!!!!!!!!

3. 04-036 Project Objective: Design a recoverable, airborne, high altitude, balloon tethered, 3-axes stabilized platform for future small rocket launches and near space scientific experiments Challenges: To design a system for the rigors of near space (>80,000’), <1% atmospheric density High temperature range Fast and high temperature changes Radiation Low weight Advisors: Dr. Patru Electrical Engineering Professor Dr. Kozak Mechanical Engineering Professor Project Leaders: Mike Wilson, Project Manager, ME (585) 507-3853 Josh Shreve, Lead Engineer, ME (585) 737-8132 HAVE FUN!!!

4. 04-036 Design Requirements: 1.Launch and retrieval of the platform with minimal damage 2.Maintain location and status information for duration of mission 3.Establish two-way communication link with ground 4.Reach desired altitude( >80,000 ft) 5.Gather and record sensor data Project Aspirations: 1.Successfully stabilize the platform for a defined time period 2.Obtain visual images of payload and environment while in flight

5. 04-036 2 X Mechanical Engineers  Design and construct platform structure  Design attitude stability control system  Ensure Survivability of platform and payload  Design actuators and mechanical operators  FEA analysis, material selection and manufacturing 1 X Systems Engineer  Interface with government agencies including FAA, FCC, etc.  Perform systems integration and reliability analysis  Ensure disciplined and consistent mission processes

6. 04-036 2 X Electrical Engineers  Design and build stability control circuit  Implementation of solid state sensors  Handle Communication and position tracking capabilities 1 X Computer Engineer  Coordinate component interaction and control through onboard computer  Allow for remote actuation on components by radio transmission to computer

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