Team SkyHawk Launch Readiness Review

Fort Lewis CollegeAdam Baker, Nick Laitsch,

Bill Fellman

Freezer Testing

• Heaters and boards were tested in a cooler filled with dry ice.

• Data logging measured temperatures near -40• Heaters were successfully controlled by two

methods:– Self regulating• Temperature sensor and relay.

– Arduino controlled• Temperature monitoring with mosfet trigger.

Vacuum Testing

• All components were vacuum tested.– Geiger tubes were our only real concern…

• Everything worked flawlessly.

Geiger Tube Vacuum Testing Video

Whip & Drop Tests

• Whip Test Video

• Drop Test Video

• Test piece had a 1kg water bottle taped to the flight string tube.

Test Results

Test Results

Future plans

Electronic Jungle

Any Questions?