Current Projects
| Current Projects | |
|---|---|
| Project Summary | Project Description and Details |
| Atmospheric Probe | Design capsule that resembles a atmospheric probe in flight caharacteristics |
| Parachute Project | Research for optimum parachute size with respect to weight. |
| High Reliability All Purpose Tracking and Imaging Capsule | A tracking and imaging capsule with a life of 2 years. |
Atmospheric Probe
Purpose and Goals
We are currently developing a capsule modeled after an atmospheric probe
People Involved
Status
Scaled model built.
Begining testing procedure.
High Reliability All Purpose Tracking and Imaging Capsule
Purpose and Goals
The goal of this project is to develop a simple low mass, small size tracking capsule. Payload includes two independent tracking units, a temperature data logger, a digital still camera and a video camera/recorder. The capsule's payload would be capable of meeting minimum success criteria for launch.
The idea is that this capsule would be designed, built and tested thoroughly. Then the design would remain unchanged for future launches. This plan would help insure the successful tracking of future launches by reducing the adverse affects of last minute changes on the tracking hardware. The capsule could also be launched with other launch teams (such as the high school) to provide critical tracking services so they stay focus on science experiments.
People Involved
Status
complete & in service
Parachute Project
Purpose and Goals
We are researching a method to control a directional parachute in order to dictate the descent of the package. We are also researching and designing a control parachute that will be specific to our needs. This is a multi-semester project. Spring 08 we will be focusing on developing a proof of concept with minimal programming. In Fall 08 we will begin programming the parachute to be controlled from the ground in real-time. This part of the project is dependent on the success of Comm Team's Project Ginger.
People Involved
*TBD
Status
On Hold for JPL Atmospheric Probe Project
