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CanSat 2022
Environmental Test Document
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Overview

Sno. ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS PERFORMED

1. DROP TEST

2. THERMAL TEST

3. VIBRATION TEST

4. VACUUM TEST

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Drop Test Configuration
TEST REQUIREMENTS
This test is designed to verify that the container, parachute and attachment point will survive the deployment from the rocket
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payload section which can be very violent.
The release mechanism will be tested to verify it can hold the science vehicle in the container. Component mounts and battery
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mount will also be tested.
3 Test requires a 61 cm non-stretching cord.

4 The test should be developed with a 1/8th of an inch thick kevlar cord.

5 The drop test should generate about 30 Gs of shock to the system.

DROP TEST SETUP

1 To perform the drop test one end of a 61 cm long non-stretching cord was secured with an eyebolt to the ceiling.

2 The other end of the cord was tied to the parachute shroud lines, attached to the cansat.

3 Payload release through thread cutting mechanism, and parachute deployment were tested and verified.

4 Functional tests, and visual inspections were performed. 3

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Drop Test Configuration
1 An eye bolt
Bean bag
MATERIALS 1/8 thick Kevlar Cord
Rope Fixture
2
REQUIRED
3 A bean bag

61cm mark
TEST Eye Bolt
FIXTURE CanSat
suspended

⅛ thick Kevlar
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Drop Test Procedures
PROCEDURE

Raise CanSat by the attached cord, so that the

Verify telemetry is being
Power on CanSat. attachment points of the cord on the eye bolt and
received.
the parachute are at the same height.

Inspect for any Verify the CanSat

Verify telemetry is still Release the
damage, or did not lose
being received. CanSat.
detached parts. power.

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Drop Test Results
RESULTS

Before the Drop Test After the Drop Test still

attached to the test The functional test was performed
fixture after the Drop Test and the CanSat
was functioning properly.

The drop test was only

conducted on one parachute
mount, since both mounts have
the same dimensions

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Drive link for the video
CANSAT being secured
Bean Bag
for the Drop Test

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Thermal Test Configuration
TEST REQUIREMENTS

1 This test is to verify the CanSat and container can operate in a hot environment.

2 This test will determine if any materials warp, weaken, change characteristics, or fail to function at temperatures up to 35C.

3 Requires a method to heat the CanSat to 60OC for a period of 2 hours.

4 This will allow the components to rise to heat, and verify that they continue to function.

THERMAL TEST SETUP

1 A heat chamber was made using 5 ply cardboard boxes.

2 A heat coil and a fan were used to heat the chamber and the hence the CanSat upto 60OC through forced convection.

3 The cansat was kept in a box and its temperature was monitored using a thermocouple and an LCD arrangement.

4 Functional tests and visual inspection was performed. 7

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Thermal Test Configuration
1 Thermocouples
4 LCD for temperature and time
MATERIALS Table Fan measurement
2
REQUIRED 5 5 ply cardboard boxes
3 Heating Coil Element
. Table Fan

Heating Coil

Table fan
Mount

TEST
FIXTURE

Thermocouple 8
LCD
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Thermal Test Procedures
TEST PROCEDURE

Place CanSat into a Close and seal the Turn on the heat
Turn on the CanSat.
thermal chamber. thermal chamber. source.

Maintain the test Monitor the temperature and turn off the heat source when
conditions for two the internal temperature reaches 60 C and turn on the heat
hours. source when the temperature drops to 55 C.

Turn off the heat source and perform visual inspection With the CanSat still hot, test any mechanisms and
and any functional tests to verify the CanSat survived structures to make sure the integrity has not been
the thermal exposure and can operate as expected. compromised. Take precautions to avoid injury

Verify epoxy joints and

composite materials still
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Thermal Test Results
RESULTS

Before the Thermal Test

After the Thermal Test

The functional test was

performed after the Thermal
Test and the CanSat was
functioning properly.

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for the video
CANSAT being secured
for the Thermal Test
Cansat is placed inside a small
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Vibration Test Configuration
TEST REQUIREMENTS
This test is designed to verify the mounting integrity of all components, mounting connections, structural integrity, and battery
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connections.
2 Test requires the sander to be cycled regularly over a one minute duration exposing the CanSat to vibrations from 0 Hz to 233 Hz.

3 The amount of shaking generated by the sander is around 20 to 29 Gs.

4 Do not use a disc sander that just spins.

VIBRATION TEST SETUP

1 The cansat was secured on the random orbital sander with the help of zip ties

2 The sander is spun from minimum to maximum orbits per minute

3 Zip ties ensure that the cansat is secured to the sander while it experiences upto 29Gs of shock.

4 Functional test, and visual inspections were performed

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Vibration Test Configuration
MODEL NAME OF THE SANDER

MATERIALS 1 Random Orbital Sander

IBELL Random Orbital Sander OS23-46
REQUIRED Power Input : 300 Watts
2 Zip ties
No Load Speed : 12000 to 14000 opm

Zip Ties

TEST
FIXTURE
Orbital Sander

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Vibration Test Procedures
TEST PROCEDURE

Verify accelerometer Once the sander is up

Power up the
Power on the CanSat. data is being to full speed, wait 5
sander.
collected. seconds.

Verify accelerometer Inspect the CanSat for Repeat the previous

Power down the
data is still being damage and two steps 4 more
sander to a full stop.
collected. functionality. times.

Power down CanSat.

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Vibration Test Results
RESULTS

Before the Vibration

Test After the Vibration Test

The functional test was

performed after the Vibration
Test and the CanSat was
functioning properly.

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Google Drive link for
the video
CANSAT being secured
for the Vibration Test
The CanSat is secured for the
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Vacuum Test Configuration
TEST REQUIREMENTS
1 This test is designed to verify deployment operation of the payload.

2 A vacuum chamber should be be constructed using a bucket or pail of 5 gallons or 18+ litres.

3 A lid should be used or a ¼ inch or 6 mm thick sheet of polycarbonate should be placed on top of the bucket.

4 Acrylic must not be used as that may shatter.

5 A vacuum cleaner or shop vacuum should be used to pull a vacuum.

VACUUM TEST SETUP

1 A plastic container with a wood frame was used to create the vacuum chamber.

2 A vacuum cleaner was connected to a valve. The valve ensures that the air pressure is increased gradually.

3 A rubber gasket was used to seal the vacuum chamber. The wooden frame reinforces the set up.

The air was pumped out from the chamber. Then, gradual flow of air was allowed back in, and the release mechanisms were
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Vacuum Test Configuration

1 Vacuum Cleaner
4 Pressure Valve
MATERIALS Polycarbonate Stick
2
REQUIRED 5 Wooden Frame
3 Gasket Vacuum Chamber

Valve

TEST
FIXTURE
Wooden Frame

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Vacuum Cleaner
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Vacuum Test Procedures
TEST PROCEDURE

Suspend the fully configured and Monitor the telemetry and stop the
Turn on the vacuum to start pulling
powered CanSat in the vacuum vacuum when the peak altitude has
a vacuum.
chamber. been reached.

Let the air enter the vacuum

Make the saved telemetry available
Collect and save telemetry chamber slowly and monitor the
for the judges to review.
operation of the CanSat.

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Vacuum Test Results
TEST RESULTS

Before the Vacuum Test After the Vacuum Test

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link for the video

The Vacuum Test was conducted

successfully.The release mechanism of the
payload at the altitudes was examined as
per the mission guide. The CanSat was
functioning perfectly well after the test.

CANSAT being secured

for the Vacuum Test
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Click here for the Google Drive link for the payload telemetry Click here for the Google Drive link for the container telemetry
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Summary

Test Pass / Fail Error Correction Conclusion

- - The CanSat can withstand 30Gs of shock without any breakage

Drop or misalignment of any component.

- - The CanSat can withstand temperatures of 60℃ without any

Thermal deformation or anomaly.

Some screws Nuts with The CanSat can undergo vibrations upto 14000 opm without any
Vibration got loose. screws were damage or functionality issue.
used

- - The team verified the deployment operation of the payload and

Vacuum opening of the parachute compartment at required pressure.

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Links to Videos and CSV

CSV and Testing Videos

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