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High Altitude Ballooning: EagleSat Testing Opportunity

Explore the background, proposal process, current design, integration, testing, status, and future work of the EagleSat high altitude testing project by Zach Henney. Detailed information on the Nest Integration Module, EagleSat Test Model, proposal process, current design, testing phases, and upcoming plans. Follow the journey towards high-altitude testing in preparation for EagleSat's 2015 delivery and the utilization of NASA resources for space-like testing. Stay updated on the progress and future steps of this exciting project.

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High Altitude Ballooning: EagleSat Testing Opportunity

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  1. High Altitude Ballooning As An EagleSat Testing Opportunity Presented by Zach Henney

  2. Overview • Background • HASP Proposal Process • Current Design • Integration and Testing • Current Status • Future Work

  3. Background • In preparation for EagleSat’s2015 delivery, high altitude testing will be conducted onthe 2014 HASP balloon flight • Builds upon testing of earlyEagleSat systems on the 2013 HASP flight

  4. Background Nest Integration Module • Interfaces between HASPsystems and EagleSat • Controls power delivery toEagleSat, brings data down from EagleSat to HASP

  5. Background EagleSat Test Model • Includes key systems: • Power, Communications, OBC, Memory Tests, PumpkinStructure • Will rely on solar panelsinstead of HASP forpower (when possible)

  6. HASP Proposal Process • Detailed the goals of the EagleSat program and the need for a space-like testing environment • Testing on a long duration, near-space flight would offer a systems test that could not be easily recreated in a laboratory environment • Would utilize NASA resources to test the payload prior to delivery to NASA in 2015 • Would utilize and build off hardware used on 2013 HASP flight

  7. Current Design

  8. Integration and Testing • Testing begins after Nest and EagleSat have been integrated • Will conduct a series of hot and cold cycles while communicating over serial • Temperatures range from -60 to 60°C • Tests will range from 12 to 24 hours • Further testing in vacuum chamber • Will hold payload at 460 kPa (flight pressure) • Tests will range from 12 to 24 hours

  9. Current Status • Solar panels under assembly • Electrical, OBC, and Communications systems undergoing testing • Nest structure being adapted to fit Pumpkin structure • Nest electronics undergoing tests to confirm compatibility with both HASP and EagleSat

  10. Future Work • Complete assembly of both Nest and EagleSat • Begin on-campus integration and testing • Take payload to Palestine, TX for HASP Integration • Flight scheduled for end of August / Start of September

  11. Thank you for listening. Zach Henney henneyz@my.erau.edu

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