Cansat2015 5251 PDR

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CanSat 2015
Preliminary Design Review (PDR)
Team #: 5251
Team: CosmoKnights
CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights
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Presentation Outline
Introduction/ Outline
Hunter Williams
System Overview
Clayton Lambert
Sensor Subsystem Design
Lietsel Richardson
Descent Control Design
Vincent Coment
Mechanical Subsystem Design
Jeremy Woodward
Communication and Data Handling (CDH) Subsystem Design
Clayton Lambert
Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) Design
Philip Lane
Flight Software (FSW) Design
Lietsel Richardson
Ground Control System (GCS) Design
Philip Lane
CanSat Integration and Test
Kyle Steunenberg
Mission Operations & Analysis
Ethan Christian
Requirements Compliance
Ethan Christian
Management
Hunter Williams
Presenter: Hunter Williams
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Team Organization
Faculty Advisor:
Jeffrey Kauffman
Team Lead:
Hunter Williams
Junior
Structures Lead:
Jeremy Woodward
Senior
Structures and
Compliance
Engineer:
John Christian
Senior
Aerodynamic
Engineer:
Vince Coment
Senior
Electronics Lead:
Clayton Lambert
Junior
Structures Engineer:
Kyle Steunenberg
Junior
Electrical Engineer:
Phillip Lane
Junior
Technologist:
Lietsel Richardson
Junior
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Acronyms
A
A
Microamperes
Cross-sectional Area
Acrylonitrile butadiene
ABS styrene
American Institute of
Aeronautics and
AIAA Astronautics
C_d Coefficient of Drag
CAD Computer Assisted Design
Communication and Data
CDH Handling
ACRONYMS
CDR Critical Design Review
CFD Computational Fluid Dynamics
g
G
cm
GCS Ground Control System
Centimeters
dbi Decibels
EPS Electronic Power System
FSW Flight Software
Future Technology Devices
FTDI International
ACRONYMS CONTINUED
kPa Kilopascals
N/A
Not Applicable
Li-ion Lithium Ion
NetID Network Identification
m/s Meters per Second
PDR Preliminary Design Review
m_sv Mass of Science Vehicle rad/s Radians per Second
m_t Total Mass
Rev Revision
Mm Millimeters
Rho Density
mWh Miliwatt Hours
RT
Total Resistance
Gram
Gravity
GHz Gigahertz
GUI Graphic User Interface
Hz
Hertz
kB
SGA
UCF
USD
v
V
VDC
Vout
Kilobytes
Student Government Association

University of Central Florida
United States Dollar
Velocity
Voltage
Direct Current Voltage
Voltage Out
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Systems Overview
Clayton Lambert
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Systems Overview
Systems overview explains the

requirements of the mission
Discusses preliminary
considerations and designs
Presents layout of vehicle

Demonstrates Concepts of
CONOPS
Presenter: Clayton Lambert
Cansat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, Cosmoknights
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Mission Summary
The Mission Objective:

To successfully design, build,
fly, and recover a science
vehicle.
To collect and transmit

atmospheric data to the ground
station.
To protect the payload during

ascent and descent
Selectable Objective:
To use an accelerometer to record external
forces, resultant position and orientation.
Rationale: Will serve as an interface with the

active stabilization system
External Objectives:
To follow the AIAA UCF mission of addressing the academic needs of the students through introducing
new engineering practices and principles.
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System Requirement Summary
ID
Requirement
SR-01
Weigh 600 grams +/- 10

grams not including the egg.
High
Planned design meets

requirements
SR-02
Science Vehicle shall be

completely contained in the
Container
Container and Parachute
shall comply with payload
space specifications
High

requirements
Medium

requirements
SR-03
Priority
Status
SR-04
Container shall deploy from

the payload with ease
Medium

requirements
SR-05
Comply with all descent

requirements
Medium

requirements
SR-06
Comply with all

communication
requirements
High

requirements
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System Requirement Summary
ID
Requirement
SR-07
Comply with all recovery

requirements
SR-08
Priority
Status
Medium

requirements
Meet all shock requirements
High

requirements
SR-09
Meet all Environmental

Safety requirements
High

requirements
SR-10
Collect and transmit all

required data
Medium

requirements
SR-11
Restrict video rotation to

90 degrees
Medium

requirements
SR-12
Budget less than $1000
High

requirements
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System Level CanSat Configuration

Trade & Selection
Final Design: Single Rotor Configuration

Considerations
Lower lift to mass/weight
ratio
More compact for limited
space
Concerns
Higher risk of creating a
moment and torque
Pitch, yaw, and roll stabilization
Generating proper lift for

required controlled descent
rate limits
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Trade & Selection
Preliminary Design: Counter-spinning Coaxial Rotor

Configuration
Considerations
Stacking rotors allows more
compact fitment
Gyroscopic properties
controls torsion
Concerns
Generating proper lift for
required controlled descent
rate limits
Higher mass requirement
Requires taller container
More rotors and components
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Trade & Selection
Preliminary Concept: Quad-Rotor Configuration

Considerations
Larger rotors for greater lift
Stability control
Yaw control
Concerns
Achieve equal lift from all

blades
Stabilization
Pitch and roll control
Increase in mass budget
More rotors, and rotor
assemblies
Deployment from container

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Trade & Selection
Design
Mass
(1-5)
1
Internal space
(1-5)
2
Lift
(1-5)
5
Stability
(1-5)
3
Deployment
(1-5)
1
Coaxial Rotor
Single Rotor
Quad-Rotor
Single Rotor System was chosen as the best overall

vehicle design for the mission requirements and
parameters
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Physical Layout- Science Vehicle
Height = 231.33mm
Rotors
Egg
Payload
Total Vehicle Height: 231.33mm

Wingspan: 525.05mm
Folded Width: 100mm
Electronics
Bay
Folded Width = 100 mm
Camera
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Physical Layout- Container

Parachute attachment ring
Dimensions:
Total Container Height: 220mm
Inner Diameter: 118mm
Outer Diameter: 120mm
Composition:
Material: Carbon Fiber Composite
Color: Orange
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Relevant Configuration
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Launch Vehicle Compatibility
CanSat Integration into Rocket Payload

Container will be positioned
upside down in the rocket
payload
Container parachute will rest

between container and
payload
Pre-Launch Verification
Replica rocket payload will be constructed to specifications
prior to launch date
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Launch Vehicle Compatibility and

Container Layout
Total Height = 310mm
Height = 210mm
Total Width = 125mm

Width= 120 mm
Width Clearance: 5mm

Height Clearance: 100mm
Total Container Height: 220mm

Inner Diameter: 118mm
Outer Diameter: 120mm
Height clearance allows for fitment of the parachute.

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Sensor Subsystem Design
Lietsel Richardson
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Sensor Subsystem Overview and

Requirements
The sensor subsystem overview consists of the requirements

and trade studies for the following sensors:
Presenter: Lietsel Richardson
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Part
Sensor Subsystem Overview and

Requirements
Model
Number
ITG-3200
Purpose
Inertial
Measurement Unit
Razor component
ADXL345
Inertial
Measurement Unit
Razor component
Altitude/Pressure
Sensor Breakout
Inertial
Measurement Unit
Razor component
Subsystem
Vehicle
Requirement
Implementation
Vehicle must stabilize

itself during fall as well as
record video facing earth
Serves to orientate the vehicle

during decent for nadir facing video,
records inside temperature
3 axis
accelerometer
Vehicle
Vehicle must not rotate +/90 degrees, measure the

stability and angle of
descent of the Science
Vehicle during descent
Detects liftoff, contributes to

stabilization, senses landing impact
HMC5883L
3 axis
magnetometer
Vehicle
Vehicle must not rotate +/90 degrees
Orientates vehicle to adjust rotational

procession
MPL3115A2
Altitude,
pressure,
temperature
Vehicle /
Container
Data needs to be recorded

and transmuted as base
mission requirement
Detects pressure to predict altitude

necessary for stage progression,
Records outside temperature
Connecting all
electronic
components
Vehicle/
Container
Physical connection for

peripheral devices to
microcontroller and power
Bridges i2c connection to relay data

as well as powers sensors
Wire
3 axis gyroscope
temperature
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Altitude Sensor Trade & Selection
Altitude/Pressure Unit
Cost
(USD)
Weight (g)
Amperage
(A)
Operating
Voltage
Range (V)
Accuracy
(kPa)
Dimensions
(mm)
Sample
Rate (Hz)
MPL3115A2
$14.95
40
1.96 3.60
.05
5.00 x 3.00 x
1.10
1.00
T5403
$14.95
6.50
790
1.70 3.60
0.015
2.78 x 2.23 x
.67
33.00
Sensor Chosen: MPL3115A2
Lowest weight
Reasonable cost
Less Amperage usage, aids in battery
lifetime
Operating voltage coincides with Arduinos
output
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IMU Trade & Selection
Altitude/Pressure Unit
Cost (USD)
Weight (g)
Operating Voltage
Range (V)
Dimensions (mm)
Sample
Rate (Hz)
SEN-10736
$74.95
22 g
3.5-16V
28 x 41mm
50 Hz
SEN-10121
$39.95
10 g
3.3V
15 x 17mm
20 Hz
Sensor Chosen: SEN-10736

Highly accurate
Greater operating voltage range
Other option suffers from drift
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Air Temperature Sensor

Trade & Selection
Part
Price (USD)
Weight (g)
Resolution
(Bits)
Connection
Type
Dimmension
s (mm)
Sample rate
(Hz)
TMP102
5.95
9g
12
I2C
1.6 x 1.6
TMP36
1.5
5.67
12
Serial
5.08 x 5.08
8.33
Sensor Chosen: TMP36

Lower cost
Wide operating range
Low weight
High sample rate
No external calibration required
Adequate Accuracy
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Camera
Trade & Selection
Part
Price(USD)
Resolution(p)
Dimensions(mm)
Weight(g)
808 Car Key

Chain Spy
camera Recorder
7.50
720
32x51x13
19
HackHD
164.95
1080
25.4 x 76.2
28.3
Hidden Spy Ped

HD
35
1280
11.76 x 70mm
136
Camera Chosen: 808 Car Key chain spy Camera

Lowest cost
Adequate video
Most compact dimensions
Weighed the least
Timestamp complies with requirement 28
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3-Axis Accelerometer Sensor

Trade & Selection
Part
Price (USD)
Current
Draw (ma)
Resolution
(Bits)
Connection Dimensions
Type
(mm)
Sample
rate (Hz)
ITG-3200
24.95
6.5
16
I2C
4x4x0.9
400kHz
Adxl335
14.95
0.35
16
I2C
4x4x1.45
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Sensor Chosen: ITG-3200

Sample rate is far superior (overclocking feature)
ITG-3200 is integrated into Inertial measurement unit
Smaller footprint on board
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Descent Control Design
Vincent Coment
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Descent Control Overview
The descent control overview:
Presenter: Vincent Coment
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Decent Control System

Requirements
Sub-system
Requirements
Implementation
Spill hole parachute
Avoid free fall
Reduce oscillation in air
Bottom Geometry
Survive 50 Gs of
shock
Impact the ground at a

controlled velocity
Auto gyro blades
Descent speed less

than 10 m/s and
greater than 4 m/s
Maximum angular velocity

between 100 105 rad/s, at a
6.4 m/s descent rate.
Auto gyro blades
No miscellaneous
materials between
the blades
ABS 3D printed blades will help

to trim out all the blades in twist
and taper
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Container Descent Control Strategy

Selection and Trade
Parachute
Parachute
Size (cm)
Shroud
Lines
Shape
Descent
Rate PreDeployment
(m/s)
Descent
Rate PostDeployment
(m/s)
Mass (g)
Cost
(USD)
Nylon
PAR24TM
61
Circle
6.72
2.63
17
11.95
Nylon
PAR30TM
76
Circle
5.37
2.1
28
16.95
Parachute chosen: Nylon PAR-30TM

Compact and Light weight
Durable
Shroud is less likely to tangle
Most Affordable
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Descent Rate Estimates
Pre Separation Container and science vehicle

together: Approximately 6 m/s
Descent Rate
Post Separation Container: 2.4 m/s
Descent Rate Science Vehicle: 6.4 m/s
Pre separation Calculations
=
Does not include spill hole
Post Separation Calculations

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2( )

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Mechanical Subsystem Design
Jeremy Woodward
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Mechanical Subsystem Overview
The Mechanical Subsystem section includes:

Overview of the structural design research and choices
Trade studies and rationale

Overview of requirements
Discussion and trade studies on subsystem components
Mass budget
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Mechanical Subsystem Overview

Structural Designs
Mechanical Components
Aluminum
Hexagonal plate
platform
Electronics
Black Box
Egg
Container
Carbon Fiber
Monocoque
Carbon Fiber
Frame
Rotor
Hub/Blades
Container to Payload interface

Payload suspended in container with Nichrome wire
Nichrome wire to be wrapped to avoid conflagration
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Structural Design Trade Study &

Selection Aluminum Hex Plate
Pros
cheap
easily accessible
good isotropic strength to density ratio
Cons
complex shapes of the hexagonal
plates make soldering unreasonable
final weight for 50g shock loading too
high
thickness of rods required gave less
usable internal space
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Selection Monocoque
Pros
light
spacious
extremely high strength to weight ratio
Cons
higher cost of materials
cannot easily connect the rotating
electronics frame to the outside air for
atmospheric readings
too heavy when made to survive 50g
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Selection Carbon Fiber Frame
Pros
simple construction
easiest to build
lowest final weight of any design,
as only electronics shielded
Cons
slightly more expensive
Chosen design, as it meets or
exceeds all design requirements.
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Rationale
Design Choice Rationale

Different format from trade studies
Multiplicity of related factors
Variability in strengths and weaknesses
Numerical model adopted to assist in selection
Criteria
Criteria used: cost, strength, weight, cost to build, safety, and internal space
Weighted evenly
Dramatic differences expressed through higher score
Definitions
Cost: cost of materials

Strength: buckling strength, elasticity, rigidity, fire resistance, etc.
Weight: weight of total design, not including electronics box
Cost to build: cost of either shop fees or equipment needed for building
Safety: as all designs safe for CanSat participants, this mostly detailed safety in manufacturing
Internal space: volume and shape allotted for electronics package
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Structural Design Choice Chart
Design
Cost
Weight
As simple
andStrength
lightweight
as
Ease to build
Safety
Internal
possible,
while
being
able
Space
to shield the egg from the impact shock.
Hex Plate
5
5
2
1
5
1
Platform
3D printed from ABS for both lower weight and the
complexity of the fillets in the design.
Fillets
to
Carbon
Fiberimportant
3
4 reduce3 stress concentration.
3
4
5
Monocoque
Carbon Fiber
Frame
*Note: 5 is best, 1 is worst

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Mechanical Sub-System
Requirements
Requirement Description
Sub-system
Rationale
Total weight must be under 600 grams.
All
Every system is designed

with weight saving in mind.
The Science Vehicle will fit inside a container

that must fit into a 125mmX310mm envelope.
Rotor Hub
Rotor blades fold along

body to fit in container.
All structures shall be built to survive 30 Gs of

shock and 15Gs of acceleration.
Carbon Fiber
Frame
Frame designed to absorb

impact shock
During descent, the video camera must not

rotate.
Electronic Black
Box
Servo/Ring Gear allows

camera to counter rotate
The vehicle must stabilize and collect data at an

altitude of 300m
Nichrome wire
SV will release at 600m to

allow the blades to get to
top speed
Vehicle will descend between 4 and 10 m/s.
Rotor Hub/Blades
Sufficient lifting surface and

geometry to achieve this
terminal velocity
Egg will survive impact at maximum of 10 m/s.
Egg
Container/Sabot
Memory foam sabot will

protect the egg from shock
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Rotor Hub / Rotor Blades
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Selection
Egg Container
As simple and lightweight as
possible, while being able to
shield the egg from the impact
shock.
3D printed from ABS for
strength to weight ratio and
complexity of the fillets in the
design.
Fillets important to reduce
stress concentration.
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Egg Protection Trade & Selection
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Final Configuration Selection

Cylindrical container
Composed of ABS.
Memory foam chosen as cushioning due to a greater success rate
during testing.
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Material
Composition Cost
Weight
Pros
Memory
Foam
Sponge like
absorbing
material.
$2.00 per
pound
11.8
grams
Great
Weight
Protection Price
Availability
Packing
Peanuts
Styrofoam
Material
$9.00 for
1.5 Cubic
Feet
0.57
Grams
Light
Cheap
Weaker
than other
options
Polystyrene
Balls
Polystyrene
$16.00 for
3 Cubic
Feet
2.95
grams
Light
Cheap
Packs
Well
Not as
protective
as memory
foam.
Cons
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Electronics Black Box Subsystem

Plastic container meant to hold the
electronics
Spins on an axle using a servo and

ring gear
Small to allow atmospheric readings
from outside and inside the box
Emergency off switch included
Actively complies with requirements
17, 21, 30, 42, 43
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Electronics Black Box Subsystem
Bottom View
Ring Gear/ Motor view
Top
view
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Mechanical Layout of Components

Trade & Selection
Height = 231.33mm
Rotors
Egg
Payload
Total Vehicle Height: 231.33mm

Wingspan: 525.05mm
Folded Width: 100mm
Electronics
Bay
Folded Width = 100 mm
Camera
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Material Selections
Egg Container
Rotor Assembly
Black Box
Carbon Fiber Plates
Container
Fasteners
Torsion Spring
ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)

Designer friendly
Cheap
Good strength to weight ratio
Light weight
Strong material
Easy to form into shape of container
Aluminum
Light weight
Sufficient strength
Readily available for reasonable price
Steel
Readily available
Greater torque to weight ratio
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Container - Payload Interface

Mechanical Method
Science Vehicle Separation

A servo motor will turn the
connecting rod and threaded rod
The container rod will remain
stationary, causing the nut to
unscrew
A compressed spring will assist
final separation
The Container bolt will remain
attached to the container removing
interference with descent control
apparatus
Container
bolt
Container
bolt
Threaded
nut
Connecting
rod
Benefits
Little operational uncertainty
Adds structural support
Will utilize a switch or command to
insert and remove payload from
container via threading
Servo
motor
Concerns
Mass addition
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Container - Payload Interface
Science Vehicle
Separation
Container
(inside view)
Anchor for wire
Nylon cord
Nichrome wire for
separating nylon
cord
Nichrome wire wrapped

around nylon twine
Science vehicle frame
secured with nylon twine
Small current separates
Nichrome and twine
Safety
Small amount of nylon melted
Electrical wire hole well sealed
Nichrome never reaches
environment
3mm clearance between rotor
blades and container
Electronics box
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Structure Survivability Trades

Electronics Enclosure
Option
Cost
Weight
Effectiveness
Ease to build
Monocoque
Black Box
Monocoque
more material to absorb the impact

more susceptible to vibrations
Black Box
isolates electronics from force

needs testing to ensure survivability requirements
Electronics Fastening Method

Option
Cost
Weight
Effectiveness
Reusable
Aluminum Screws
Epoxy
Epoxy
Fasteners
strong
permanent
convenient
less fixative
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Mass Budget
Components
Material
Weight
Quantity
Source
Egg Container
ABS
14 grams
Measured
Egg sabot
Memory Foam
11.8 grams
Calculated
Rotor Hub
ABS
11.1 grams
Measured
Rotor Blades
ABS
9.5 grams
Measured
Screw
Aluminum
.2 grams
15
Data Sheet
Nut
Aluminum
.1 grams
10
Data Sheet
Torsion Spring
Music Wire
.4 grams
Data Sheet
Screw and Post
Aluminum
1.3 grams
Data Sheet
Black Box
ABS
56.7 grams
Calculated
Electronics Plate
Carbon Fiber
16.7 grams
Calculated
Container
Carbon Fiber
149 grams
Calculated
Support Tubes
Carbon Fiber
2.16 grams
Calculated
Parachute
Nylon
30 grams
Data Sheet
Mass Total: 380.64 grams*

*washers will be used to achieve exact desired weight
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Communication and Data Handling

(CDH) Subsystem Design
Clayton Lambert
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CDH Overview
The communication and data handling subsystem overview:

Explains requirements for Communications and Data Handling
Provides trade study of processor, clock, and antenna
Outlines radio configuration
Demonstrates data handling and formatting

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CDH Overview
Sensor data sent over I2C to

Arduino.
Arduino processes data and
sends to XBEE 1 via serial
communication
XBEE 1 sends packaged
data via a 2.4 GHz radio
connection to XBEE 2
XBEE 2 communicates with
computer via FDTI cable
Data parsed and graphed

by MatLab
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CDH Requirements
Part
Arduino micro
Requirement
Vehicle must record data
onboard to be export to a
ground station
Vehicle must also
interpret and change
direction based on
sensor data in real time
Implementation
Interprets and processes
data incoming from
sensors as well as export
data to be sent to a
peripheral wireless
linkage
XBEE Pro Series 2
Vehicle must transmit

data down to a ground
station to be recorded to
a second XBEE Pro
Series 2
Receives data from the

microcontroller and then
exports data via a
wireless link to another
XBEE on the ground
relaying data to a
computer
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Processor & Memory

Trade & Selection
Microcontroll
er
Input
Voltage
(V)
Current
(mA)
Clock
Freq
# Digital
Pins
# Analog Flash
Pins
Memory
(kB)
EEPR
OM
(kB)
Weight
Dimensions
Price
Arduino
Micro
6-20
40
36
12
32
13
48 x 18
21.45
Arduino
Pro Mini
40
8/16
14
16
0.512 1
18.95
Arduino
Uno
40
16
14
32
1.024 32
17.8 x
33.02
85.58 x
53.34
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Real-Time Clock
Arduino
Has an onboard clock
Capable of time keeping from initial boot
Time.h library
Calls for the current time easily
Calculates elapsed time based on millis() function
Clock speed
16mHz
Accuracy calibratable to 1 nano second
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Antenna Trade & Selection
Antenna
Price(USD)
Length(mm) Gain (dbi)
Type
2.4GHz dipole Swivel

Antenna
6.95
100
2.4GHz
GigaAnt Integrated Antenna
1.35
30
-.5
2.4Ghz
2.4Ghz Circular Polarized

Antenna
14.40
65
2.4Ghz
Antenna Selected: GigaAnt Integrated Antenna

Integrated into transceiver to reduce space
Small overall footprint
Capable of covering required range
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Radio Configuration
XBee radios
in constant communication
configured in AT mode
may only communicate in a point to point connection
NETID
synchronized over XCTU software
forces Xbees to recognize each other
tested to show correct passing of data
Point to point connection

eliminates static from other Xbees
ensures no malicious connections through optional encryption selection .
Transmission control
done by the Arduino
packages information at 1Hz rate
sends package from the vehicles Xbee to the ground station
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Telemetry Format
Data included
Temperature sensors: internal and external temperatures

Accelerometer: angle of descent
Altimeter: atmospheric pressure
Voltage divider: battery voltage
Internal Arduino clock: overall mission time
Arduino program: constitutes flight software state
Data format
teamID, missionTime, altSensor, outsideTemp,
insideTemp, voltage, fswState, descentAngle
Example: 5251, 207.56, 350, 23, 20,5.4, 5, 40
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Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS)

Design
Philip Lane
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EPS Overview
The Electrical Power Subsystem overview covers

the organization of the subsystem and the electrical
requirements:
The EPS section includes:
trade studies
power usage
block diagram and voltage measurement diagram
The battery provides energy to:
Arduino
sensors
Xbee
The electrical requirements include:
kill switch
sensor requirements
environmental requirements
Presenter: Phillip Lane
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EPS Requirements
ID
Requirement
Rationale
Priority
VM
A
EPS-01
EPS-02
EPS-03
EPS-04
EPS-05
EPS-06
All electronic devices shall

draw power from a single
unique battery.
The battery shall be
capable of providing at
least 3.3 volts for the
duration of the flight.
Voltage divider shall draw
1.00 micro-Amp
maximum.
Voltage divider output
shall not exceed 5 volts.
Safety cutoff switch

directly connected to
battery power.
3.3 volts consistently
applied to power
accelerometer.
There is only one external

power supply, a battery.
HIGH
The largest voltage output

required for any
component is 3.3 volts.
HIGH
Power preservation is
critical for mission
duration.
Maximum input voltage
to Arduino analog pin is 5
volts.
To cut off power to the
vehicle if needed (mission
requirement).
Mission bonus objective:
measuring stability angle
of descent.
HIGH
MEDIUM
LOW
LOW
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EPS Requirements
Component
Current (mA)
Voltage (V)
Power
(mW)
Estimated
Time in use
(hours)
Total energy
consumed (mWh)
Arduino UNO
Arduino Micro
40
40
9
9
360
360
1
1
360
360
Temperature
sensor (external)
Temperature
sensor (internal)
XBEE radio
0.05
2.7
0.135
0.25
0.03375
0.05
2.7
0.135
0.25
0.03375
295
3.3
973.5
973.5
Sen-10736 (accel.,
gyro, mag.)
Buzzer (Beacon)
0.14
3.3
0.46
0.25
0.12
35
3.3
115.5
0.083
9.59
Altimeter
0.04
3.3
.132
0.25
0.033
TOTAL
1708.52
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Lander: Electrical Block Diagram
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Payload Power Source

Trade Study
Li-ion battery
Pros
safe
reliable
Cons
must be properly charged and discharged.
Li-ion 14500 selected

low weight
sufficient capacity
reliable built in charger
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Power Budget
Battery
Type
Voltage (V)
Size (mm)
Weight (g)
Price (USD)
3.6
Capacity
(mAh)
800
Custom NiMH
Battery Pack
NiMH
32x48x12
63
12.95
18650 Li-ion
Rechargeable
(2pc)
Li-ion
3.7-4.2V
5000
67x18
47
6.99
Li-ion 14500
Battery
Li-ion
3.7V
750
54x18
20
9.95
Battery chosen: Li-ion 14500

Weighs less
Inexpensive
Meets capacity requirements
Already wired to protection circuit
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Power Bus Voltage Measurement

Trade and Selection
Battery measurements
uses voltage divider circuit
two resistors in series combination
configured to pull a max of 100 micro amps
based on the 3.7V nominal voltage of Li-ion 14500
minimizes electrical noise and power draw
total combined resistance ~ 37 kOhms.
outputs max voltage of 3.0 V
prevents damage to the controller.
Battery output measured as the voltage drop across Resistor 2: Vout
Ratio multiplied by Vout used to calculate battery's remaining supply.
For analog to digital conversion, the remaining supply value is
multiplied by 0.00488
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Power Bus Voltage Measurement

Diagram
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Flight Software (FSW) Design
Lietsel Richardson
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FSW Overview
Flight Software Design includes:

Mechanical and derived requirements
State diagram
Software development plan
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FSW Introduction
Basic Flight Software Architecture

In a runtime loop and at a rate of 1 Hz, the software will enable
communication between ground station and CanSat by
requesting data updates whilst monitoring time during the
mission.
Data measured by pressure sensors will be used to monitor
altitude which determines when commands will be sent, such
as separation.
Programming Language
-Arduino programming language (C)
Development Environment
-Arduino Integrated Development Environment
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FSW Requirements
Mechanical sub-system requirements

Maintain video recording in the nadir facing direction
Vehicle may not rotate +/- 90 degrees during descent
Vehicle must release from container
Derived requirements
Must have mechanism to rotate craft about z axis to provide
stability
Vehicles mechanism must be able to withstand stabilization
during freefall
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CanSat FSW State Diagram
Mission State:
PreFlightTest
Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 4
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 4
Voltage meter 4
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Logic
Record data to sd
card, send to GCS
Transition if data is
correctly transmitted
for 10 iterations and
flag received by
GCS
Mission State:
LaunchWait
Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 4
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 4
Voltage meter 4
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Logic
Record data to sd
card, send to GCS
Transition if altimeter
reading is above
launch threshold
Mission State: Ascent

Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 20
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 4
Voltage meter 4
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Logic
Record data to sd
card, send to GCS
Transition if altimeter's
rate of ascent has
reached zero
indicaing apogee and
trigger Camera to
record
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Mission State: Rocket

Deployment
Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 20
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 20
Voltage meter 4
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Logic
Record data to sd card,
send to GCS
Transition if data
accelorameter's values
exceed threshold shock
from ejection
Mission State: Seperation

Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 4
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 4
Magnatometer 2000
Gyroscope 50
Voltage meter 4
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Logic
Record data to sd card, send to
GCS
Signal servo to detach lander
from canister
Transition if temp out registers a
significant change showing
detachment of vehicle
Mission State: Stabilization

Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 4
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 4
Magnatometer 2000
Gyroscope 50
Voltage meter 4
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Logic
Record data to sd card, send to GCS
Signal servo to spin rapidly to stabilize
cansat, then gradually slow down to
single bearing guided by
magnetometer
Transition if magnatometer stays in
value range and gyroscope shows
realtivly vertical postion of vechicle for
more then 2 seconds
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Mission State: Landed

Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 4
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 20
Voltage meter 4
Mission State: Descent

Sample Rate (Hz):
Altimeter 20
TemperatureIN 4
TemperatureOUT 4
Accelormeter 20
Voltage meter 4
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Logic
Transition if data accelorameter's values
exceed threshold shock from landing
Communications
1Hz telemetry
Audio Alert
Logic
Turn off camera record, turn on
audioSignal, send landed message in
telemetry
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Software Development Plan
Date
Software Development Stage
August 24, 2014

December 31, 2014
Overview and initial testing
January 1, 2015
February 28, 2015
Systems Design - Alpha
March 1, 2015
June 12
System Design - Beta
Description
Outlined foundation stages of flight
software Defined processes in each
stage
Tested each sensors data with
Arduino
Confirmed communication
with XBee
Prototyped electronics system
Integrated all peripherals
Tested each stages triggers and
actions Demonstrated full process
precession
Design, create, and test electronics
board with integrated sensors
Test board in lab using fabricated
values Install board into vehicle
Test in real world environment
Program will be ready to test almost 5 months prior to competition deadline.

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Ground Control System (GCS) Design
Philip Lane
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GCS Overview
An overview of the ground control system includes:

requirements trade selection for the antenna ground control software
The flow of information is unidirectional in the following pattern:
CanSat data stream
Xbee / breakout board

Arduino
Computer
GUI
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GCS Requirements
GCS-01
GCS is to be portable. (Base Requirement)

GCS-02
GCS needs to be capable of receiving and plotting data from Science Vehicle in real time. (Base
Requirement)
GCS-03
Team must have its own ground station. (Base Requirement)

GCS-04
Screen must be properly shielded.

GCS-05
There must be zero interference. (In order to prevent loss of signal/communication, antenna needs to be
free of interference.)
GCS-06
GCS must include a laptop computer with no less than two hours of battery life, XBEE radio, and an
antenna (either handheld or tabletop). (Base Requirement)
GCS-07
Flight software must telemeter a variable that will indicate the operating state at each given time. The
software must analyze sensor data in order to initialize states. The states should include:
PreFlightTest(0), LaunchWait(1), Ascent(2), RocketDeployment(3), Stabilization(4), Separation(5),
Descent(6), and Landed(7). (Base Requirement)
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Antenna
GCS Antenna Trade & Selection

Price(USD)
2.4GHz dipole 6.95

Swivel
Antenna
GigaAnt
1.35
Integrated
Antenna
2.4Ghz
14.40
Circular
Polarized
Antenna
Length(mm)
Gain (dbi)
Type
100
2.4GHz
30
-.5
2.4Ghz
65
2.4Ghz
Antenna chosen: 2.4GHz dipole Swivel Antenna

Wide coverage is necessary
Suitable gain
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GCS Software
Raw telemetry
display
Real-time
plotting
Data archiving
and retrieval
Command
software and
interface
Data recording
and media
presentation
.csv file
creation
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Overview
Integration
Testing
Presenter: Kyle Steunenberg
Mechanical
Systems
Aluminum fasteners
Egg container, rotor
Ring gear
Black box
Epoxy
Nichrome wire (possibly)
Electronics
Systems
Printed board
Sensors
Epoxy(Electronics restraint)
Printed board, wire, camera
Descent
System
Auto gyro
Fastener system
Parachute
Chords
Mechanical
Systems
Egg container
Drop tests
Main structure
FEM/CFD, drop tests
Nichrome wire
Safety tests, separation tests
Electronics
System
Sensor package
Accuracy test, transmission tests
Servo
Speed test, spin response test
Camera
Drop test
Descent
System
Auto gyro
Low drop test

Balloon drop test
Parachute
Low drop test

Balloon drop test
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Overview - Mechanical System
Egg Container
Drop eggs on material from heights of 1m, 3m, then 15m
Main Structure
FEM Analysis
High altitude test
Use weather balloon
Achieve height necessary for terminal v
Test container and frame separately
Conduct final test using separation mechanism and dummy black
box
Nichrome Wire Separation

Ground test for fire safety, convenience, and effectiveness
Weather balloon test for effectiveness
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Overview Electronics System
Accelerometer
Single Sensor -> Arduino-> computer display in lab:
Shake test to show working conditions and correct output values
Integrated into prototype test:
Drop from 20m drop, and vertical launch test to be recorded and displayed
Altitude Sensor
Show correct pressure output, show correct altitude output
Record reading continuously while walking up 4 flights of outside stairs and drop test
Temperature Sensor
Show correct temperature readout in Celsius and Fahrenheit
Record internal and external readings from test drop
Magnetometer
Demonstrate sensor accuracy and bearing hold mapped to servo output
Find maximum speed of servo reaction to spinning in outdoor test
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Overview Electronics System Ctd.
Camera
Demonstrate control of camera with Arduino by recording and stopping video
Shock test outside to show non corrupted video via a 20m drop
Servo
Single Output -> Arduino-> computer display in lab:
Demonstrate control of sensor with magnetometer values in lab
Integrated into prototype test
Outdoor test to find max rotational speed of servo being controlled by magnetometer
Xbee Radios
Arduino -> Radio1 -> Radio 2-> computer display in lab:
Demonstrate transmission of data from sensors at 1hz rate
Integrated into prototype test
During drop test, show live telemetry from ground station during test
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Overview - Descent Systems
Auto Gyro
Analyzed using CFD
Tested in wind tunnel to determine actual lift
generated versus calculated.
Integrated into vehicle for weather balloon drop
test
Parachute
Drop tested at low altitude
Drop tested at high altitude with weather balloon
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Overview
Sequence of Integration
Selection of devices
and electronics.
Programming of
devices completed.
Successful test of
battery strength and
devices.
Size and
specifications of
electronics bay
determined.
Egg drop testing.
Size and
specifications of egg
container
determined.
Design and
development of
vehicle.
Design and
development of auto
gyro.
Integration of
electronics bay, egg
container, and auto
gyro onto the vehicle.
Design and
integration of
parachute and
container.
Test of auto gyro

without electronics
Test of all parts

integrated
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Mission Operations & Analysis
Ethan Christian
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Mission Operations and Analysis

Overview
The missions operations and analysis section includes:

Team roles and responsibilities
Sequence of events
Concept of operations
Mission ops development plan

CanSat location and discovery strategy
Presenter: Ethan Christian
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System Concept of Operations
Launch wait: vehicle will constantly

stream environment data to be
shown in real time, in engineering
units, on ground station and wait for
altimeter to detect liftoff
Landed: Lander will transmit a

"landed" signal via telemetry, turn
off stabilization routine, turn off
camera record and signal an
audio tone for the lander to be
physically found
Ascent: Vehicle will transmit data

and calculate rate of ascent as well
as use accelerometer data to detect
separation from rocket and trigger
camera to record
Descent: Lander will continue to

transmit data, self correct spin, and
wait for accelerometers to detect
landed
Rocket Deployment: Canister will

automatically deploy parachute
upon separation from rocket and
wait for either stabilized gyroscopes,
altitude, or set time to eject lander
Stabilization: lander will continue

to transmit telemetry and begin
spinning internal camera housing
to always face a single direction.
Will determine best conditions for
separation.
Post landed: Lander's camera

data will be retrieved and
displayed on computer
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Overview of Mission Sequence of

Events
Team Launch Roles and Responsibilities:

Mission Control Officer:
Hunter Williams
Ground Station Crew:

Clayton Lambert
Phillip Lane
CanSat Crew:
Jeremy Woodward
John Christian
Kyle Steunenberg
Recovery Crew:
Vincent Coment
Lietsel Richardson
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Events
Pre Flight Sequence

Connect
and
position
antenna
Final
vehicle
and
container
assemblie
s
Arrival at
Launch
Site
Set up
ground
control
station
Pre-Flight
Inspection
Go
through
pre-flight
checklist
Power on
CanSat
Check
CanSat &
station
communic
ation
Rocket
Integration
Fold
Parachute
Ensure
CanSat
power on
Integrate
into rocket
payload
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Events
Launch Sequence
Rocket
Launch
Maintain
rocket
visual
Monitor
ground
station
communicat
ions
Monitor
vehicle
state
Deployment
Observe for
Container
parachute
deployment
Monitor
communicat
ions
Monitor
separation
conditions
Separation
Observe
Science
Vehicle
Separation
Monitor and
graph
incoming
telemetry
data
Visually
track both
descents for
recovery
Landing
Follow
audible
beacon
which
activated on
impact
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Events
Post-Flight Sequence
Recovery
Recover Science
Vehicle and
Container
Check payload
condition
Data Analysis
Retrieve video
data from
Science Vehicle
Consolidate
transmitted
telemetry data
Review
Present data
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Mission Operations Manual

Development Plan
Operations Manual Development

Once final designs and components are chosen, the final
sequence of procedures for initialization can be
composed.
Will contain a checklist for:
Ground station configuration and initialization
CanSat preparation and initialization
CanSat Integration into the rocket
Will also contain:

Launch sequence
Recovery sequence
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CanSat Location and Recovery
Container
Will be painted an orange color and have a orange
colored parachute to remain easily visible as it descends
to the surface.
This will also provide a contrasting color for location on
most terrains for surface location.
Will contain a label with contact information for return.
Payload
Will use an audible alert to broadcast location.
Will contain a label with contact information for return.
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Requirements Compliance Overview
Container
Complies will all competition requirements
Protection of the science vehicle until deployment
Stabilize vehicle and slow descent before deployment
Return to surface passively
Science Vehicle
Complies with all competition requirements
Eject from container at optimal conditions

Return to surface at controlled descent
Transmit flight data and record flight video
Protect Egg
Compliance Challenges
Total mass of vehicle and Container
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Rqmt
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Requirement
Comply / No X-Ref Slide(s)

Comply / Demonstrating
Partial
Compliance
Total mass of CanSat, container, and all descent control

devices shall be 600 grams. Mass shall not vary more than +/10 grams.
Partial Comply
53
The Science Vehicle shall be completely contained in the

Container. No part of the Science Vehicle may extend beyond
the Container
Comply
14-15
The Container shall fit in the envelope of 125 mm x 310 mm

including the Container passive descent control system.
Tolerances are to be included to facilitate Container
deployment from the rocket fairing
Comply
The Container shall use a passive control system. It cannot free

fall. A parachute is allowed and highly recommended. Include a
spill hole to reduce swaying.
Comply
5
6
7
8
9
The Container shall not have any sharp edges to cause it to get
stuck in the payload section.
The container must be a florescent color, pink or orange.
The rocket air frame shall not be used to restrain any
deployable parts of the CanSat.
The rocket air frame shall not be used as part of the CanSat
operations.
The CanSat (Container and Science Vehicle) Shall deploy from
the rocket payload section.
Team Comments
or Notes
Planned mass < 600
grams, no vehicle to
weigh built
14-15
29-30
Comply
15
Comply
15,98
Comply
16
Comply
16
Comply
16
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10
11
12
13
Requirement
The Container or Science Vehicle shall include electronics and
mechanisms to determine the best conditions to release the
Science Vehicle based on stability and pointing. It is up to the
team to determine appropriate conditions for releasing the
Science Vehicle.
The Science Vehicle shall use a helicopter recovery system. No
fabric or other material are allowed between the blades.

Partial
Compliance
Comply
95
Comply
29,31
All descent control device attachment components shall survive

Partial comply
50 Gs of shock.
All descent control devices shall survive 50 Gs of shock.
52
Partial Comply
52
14
All electronic components shall be enclosed and shielded from

the environment with the exception of sensors.
15
All structures shall be built to survive 15 Gs of acceleration.
16
Comply
All electronics shall be hard mounted using proper mounts such

as standoffs, screws, or high performance adhesives.
18
All mechanisms shall be capable of maintaining their

configuration or states under all forces.
Partial Comply
52
Partial Comply
52
Comply
52
Partial Comply
Complies through
calculations. Have not
tested vehicle.
Complies through
tested vehicle.
46-47
All structures shall be built to survive 30 Gs of shock.
17
Team Comments
or Notes
52
Complies through
tested vehicle.
Complies through
tested vehicle.
Complies through
tested vehicle.
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19
Mechanisms shall not use pyrotechnics or chemicals
20
Mechanisms that heat (e.g. nichrome wire) shall not be

exposed to the outside environment to reduce potential risk of
setting vegetation on fire.
21
During descent, the Science Vehicle shall collect and telemeter

air pressure (for altitude determination), outside and inside air
temperature, flight software state, battery voltage, and bonus
objective data (accelerometer data and/or rotor rate)
22
23
24
25
The Science Vehicle shall transmit telemetry at a 1 Hz rate.

Telemetry shall include mission time with one second or better
resolutions, which begins when the science vehicle is powered
on.
XBEE radios shall be used for telemetry. 2.4 GHz series 1 and
2 radios are allowed. 900 MHz XBEE Pro radios are also
allowed.
XBEE radios shall have their NETID/PANID set to their team
number (decimal).
26
XBEE shall not use broadcast mode
27
The science vehicle shall have a video camera installed and

recording the complete descent from deployment to landing.
The video recording can start at any time and must support up
to one hour of recording.

Partial
Compliance
Comply
Comply
Team Comments
or Notes
50-51
51
Comply
62
Comply
74
Comply
62
Comply
56,60,63
Comply
61
Comply
61
Comply
25,75
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28
The video camera shall include a time stamp on the video. The
time stamp must for from the time of deployment to the time of
landing.
29
The descent rate of the Science Vehicle shall be less that 10

meters/second and greater than 4 meters/second.
30
During descent, the video camera must not rotate. The image
of the ground shall maintain one orientation with no more than
+/- 90 degree rotation.

Partial
Compliance
Comply
Partial Comply
25
30-31
Partial Comply
46-47
Complies through
tested vehicle.
Complies through
tested vehicle.
Comply
31
Cost of the CanSat shall be under $1000. Ground support and

analysis tolls are not included in the cost.
32
Each team shall develop their own ground station.
33
All telemetry shall be displayed in real time during descent.
34
All telemetry shall be displayed in engineering units ( meters,

meters/second, Celsius, ect.).
Comply
35
Teams shall plot data in real time during flight on the ground
station computer.
Comply
36
The ground station shall include one laptop with a minimum of

two hours of batter operations, XBEE radio and a hand held or
table top antenna.
Comply
Team Comments
or Notes
111-114
Comply
83-84
Comply
95
95
61,74,76-78
81,82
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Partial
Compliance
37
The ground station shall be portable so the team can be

positioned at the ground station operation site along the flight
line. AC power will not be available at the ground station
operation site.
38
The Science Vehicle shall hold one large raw hens egg which
shall survive launch, deployment, and landing.
Comply
39
Both the Container and Science Vehicle Shall be labeled with

team contact information included email address.
Comply
40
The CanSat flight software shall maintain and telemeter a

variable indicating its operating state. In case of processor
reset, the flight software shall re-initialize to the correct state
either by analyzing sensor data and/or reading stored state
data from non-volatile memory. The states are to be defined by
each team. Example states include: PreFlightTest(0),
LaunchWait(1), Ascend(2), RocketDeployment(3),
Stabilazation(4), Separation(5), Descend(6), Landed(7).
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14,42-45
100
Comply
76-78
Comply
41
No lasers are allowed.
42
The Science Vehicle shall include an easily accessible power

switch which does not require removal from the Container for
access. An access hole or panel in the container is allowed.
Comply
Team Comments
or Notes
No lasers in design
Comply
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Requirement
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The Science Vehicle Shall must include a battery that is well

secured. (Note: a common cause of failure is disconnections of
batteries and/or wiring during launch).
44
Lithium polymer cells are not allowed due to being a fire

hazard.
45
Alkaline, Ni-MH, lithium ion built with a metal cause, and NiCad cells are allowed. Other types must be approved before
use.
46
47
48
49

Partial
Compliance
Comply
Comply
Team Comments
or Notes
68-70
68-70
Comply
68-70
Partial Comply
Components not built for

testing required. Testing
planned for future dates.
Partial Comply

Environmental test results must be documented and submitted

Partial Comply
to the judges at the flight readiness review.

The Science Vehicle and Container must be subjected to the

drop test as described in the Environmental Testing
Requirements document.
vibration test as described in the Environmental Testing
thermal test as described in the Environmental Testing
Partial Comply
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Management
Hunter Williams
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CanSat Management Overview

The Management section contains:
Detailed budgets on electronics, structural components, and other costs
Final total budget
Timeline
Gantt chart
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CanSat Budget Electronics
Electronics Budget
Item
Description
Cost
Total Cost
Actual Estimated Budgeted
Arduino Micro
Microcontroller
$21.45
$21.45
Actual
WRL-10419
Xbee Transmitter
$44.95
$89.90
Actual
WRL-11373
Xbee Boad
$9.95
$19.90
Actual
MPL3115A2
Pressure Sensor
$14.95
$14.95
Actual
TMP36
Temp Sensor
1.5
$3.00
Budgeted
SEN-10736
IMU
$74.95
$74.95
Budgeted
7.5
$7.50
Budgeted
808 Car Key Chain Camera
PRT-12002
Breadboard
$4.95
$4.95
Budgeted
RTL-11242
Jumper Wires
$5.95
$5.95
Budgeted
ROB-10333
Servo
$10.95
$10.95
Budgeted
GigaAnt Antenna
Antenna
$1.35
$2.70
Budgeted
$100
$100.00
Estimated
PCB Board
Total
$356.20
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CanSat Budget Structural

Structures Budget
Cost
Total Cost
Actual, estimated,
Budgeted
Carbon Fiber Sheet 9.5ozX50X3

3 to 1
Carbon Fiber Epoxy Epoxy/Hardener
$ 25.50
$ 25.50
Estimated
$ 39.75
$ 39.75
Estimated
Measuring Pump
6.95
$ 13.90
Estimated
Item
Description
Molding Wax
24 oz
$ 10.50
$ 10.50
Estimated
Torsion Spring
Aluminum Screw
and Post
180 Deg
6.89
6.89
Estimated
0.80
3.20
Estimated
Aluminum screw
6-32 X
7.06
7.06
Estimated
Aluminum nut
6-32
3.94
3.94
Estimated
Nylon Eye bolt
10-24
6.15
6.15
Estimated
Respirator
$ 29.87
$ 59.74
Estimated
2 Gallon Bucket
3.42
3.42
Estimated
Brushes
$ 14.99
$ 14.99
Estimated
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CanSat Budget Structural Contd.

Structural Cont.
Other Costs and Total
Item
Description
Putty Knives
Cost
Total Cost
Actual, estimated, Budgeted
3.11
3.11
Estimated
Wood Planks
2X6X8
5.42
5.42
Estimated
Nitrile Gloves
12 Pack
4.98
4.98
Estimated
Loctite
Carbon Fiber
Tubes
Carbon Fiber
Plates
Blue threadlocker
750mm Long
5mm OD
6.48
6.48
Estimated
2.01
4.02
Estimated
300X100X2mm
$ 20.30
$ 60.90
Estimated
Estimated
Wood Glue
Total
3.98
3.98
$283.93
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Other Costs and Total
Type
Item
Description
Prototyping budget was included in
the original budgets
Eggs used for egg drop materials
selection
Cost
$15
$15
$3.03 per cubic meter
$3.03
$650
$320+
N/A
Prototype
N/A
Test Equipment
Eggs
Test Equipment
Weather Balloon
Test Equipment
Helium
Ground Station
Computer
Travel
Gas
Laptop
Calculated at $2.5 per gallon from
Orlando to Burkett and back
Travel
Hotel
At $75 per night, 3 rooms, 4 nights
$900
Travel
Food
$25 per day, 4 days, 8 people
$800
$4
Total Electronics and Structural

(Not Including Other Costs)
$640.13
Grand Total
$3332.16
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CanSat Budget Funding Sources

Funding Sources
Source Type
Name
Government Grant
Florida Space Grant
University Grant
SGA Project Funding
University Grant
SGA Competition Travel Funding
Previous Projects
AIAA UCF Project Materials
Description
Covered cost of CanSat application
fee and project materials
$1000 for project materials,
electronic and structural
$200 per person, 8 people, covers
hotels and transportation
Previous projects used Arduino and
breakout boards. These were used
for introductions to programming,
but not used for prototyping.
Amount
$250
$1000
$1600
$800+
Since the SGA grant and Florida Space Grant cover the cost of the CanSat and its
testing materials, there is no danger of running out of funds before project
completion.
Since team members will be driving instead of flying, covering their own food costs,
and sleeping 3 to a room in inexpensive hotels, the SGA Travel Funding will
adequately cover the costs of going to the competition.
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CanSat Timeline Description
Phase 1:
Phase 2:
Phase 3:
Design:
CAD design in Solidworks
High level design
Build:
Find materials for egg drop
testing
Buy breakout board sensors
for use with Arduino to get
initial idea on code
Test:
Conduct egg drop test
Do CFD analysis and FEM
buckling analysis
Learn all sensors and
integrate into GUI
Design:
Finish budget
Purchase materials for initial
prototype
Build:
Construct first prototype
Finish organizing code
architecture
Test:
Integrate code into single
autonomous code
Drop test prototype
Design:
Analyze results from drop
test
Make minor changes to
design as appropriate
Finish GUI for ground control
Build:
Implement structural
changes
Integrate sensor package
into structure
Test:
Do final drop test using
weather balloon and full
sensor package
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Timeline
PROJECT TIMELINE
8/25/2014
Post Fliers
11/27/2014
Thanksgiving
3/9/2015
Spring Break Begins
9/1/2014
Labor Day
12/12/2014
Winter Break Starts
3/13/2015
Begin Design Phase 3
9/5/2014
First Meeting
12/19/2014
3/15/2015
Spring Break Ends
9/12/2014
Assign Teams
1/2/2015
Spring Semester Starts
4/10/2015
Begin Build Phase 3
9/26/2014
1/16/2015
Begin Build Phase 2
29/04/2015
CDR/ End of Spring Semester
10/17/2014
Begin Build Phase 1
2/1/2015
PDR
5/8/2015
Begin Test Phase 3
11/14/2014
Begin Test Phase 1
2/13/2015
Begin Test Phase 2
6/12/2015
Competition
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Gantt Chart Pt. 1 and 2
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Conclusions
Major Accomplishments
Completed CAD and CFD of initial structural design, revised to
optimize strength, weight, and speed
Successfully transmitted sensor data between CanSat and Ground
Station, wired all sensors with Arduino
Conducted trade studies and budgeted accordingly
Major Unfinished Work
Finish manufacturing primary prototype
Finish integrating code into single, automated package
Print circuit, integrate servo and ring gear
Readiness
As all computational analysis is finished and budgeting shows
financial viability, primary prototype construction is ready
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CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

Sensor Subsystem Design

Descent Control Design

Mechanical Subsystem Design

Communication and Data Handling (CDH) Subsystem Design

Electrical Power Subsystem (EPS) Design

Flight Software (FSW) Design

Ground Control System (GCS) Design

CanSat Integration and Test

Mission Operations & Analysis

Presenter: Hunter Williams

CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

Presenter: Hunter Williams

CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

GCS Ground Control System

Presenter: Hunter Williams

CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

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CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

Systems overview explains the

Presents layout of vehicle

Cansat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, Cosmoknights

The Mission Objective:

To collect and transmit

To protect the payload during

Rationale: Will serve as an interface with the

Presenter: Clayton Lambert

CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

System Requirement Summary

Weigh 600 grams +/- 10

Planned design meets

Science Vehicle shall be

Planned design meets

Planned design meets

Container shall deploy from

Planned design meets

Comply with all descent

Planned design meets

Comply with all

Planned design meets

Presenter: Clayton Lambert

CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

System Requirement Summary

Comply with all recovery

Planned design meets

Meet all shock requirements

Planned design meets

Meet all Environmental

Planned design meets

Collect and transmit all

Planned design meets

Restrict video rotation to

Planned design meets

Budget less than $1000

Planned design meets

Presenter: Clayton Lambert

CanSat 2015 PDR: Team 5251, CosmoKnights

System Level CanSat Configuration

Final Design: Single Rotor Configuration

Generating proper lift for

Presenter: Clayton Lambert