Arizona Space GrantSymposium
April 19, 2008
SWE Imaging Payload
Command and Data Handling
Jordan Cluster
Overview
• BalloonSat
• Imaging Payload
• C&DH System
• Results
• Payload Data
• Future Goals
• Conclusion
Began as Orbital Debris Satellite
Platform to test satellite systems
Mission Objectives:• Capture and store images
of the Earth’s surface
• Monitor and control
payload temperatures
• Receive and interpret
ground commands
BalloonSat
Imaging Payload
• Camera
• Microcontroller
• TNC
• Heaters
• Radio
• Batteries
C&DH System
• HP Photosmart E337 Camera – Can take stills or video
• Basic Stamp Microcontroller (BS2)– Programmed in PBasic– Initiates capture every 30 s
Results
• Successful launch April 6, 2008• Traveled 64 miles• Maximum Altitude of 101,466 ft
• Camera worked for 34 mins• Captured a total of 68 pictures
• C&DH battery torn off
Payload Data
Payload Data
Future Goals
The primary goal of SWE BalloonSat is to launch Embry-Riddle’s first student-built satellite.
BalloonSat is the one first steps in developing a reconfigurable payload capable of launching into space.
Next steps• expand the payload’s capabilities• include a prototype orbital debris sensor
Conclusion
• BalloonSat
• Imaging Payload
• C&DH System
• Results
• Payload Data
• Future Goals
• Conclusion
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