Radiosonde Recovery Guiding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
Faculty Mentor Name
Johnny Young
Format Preference
Demonstration
Abstract
Radiosondes are weather instruments sent into the atmosphere every day that provide vital weather information for aeronautical and non-aeronautical purposes around the world. However, little is being done to recover these plastic and Styrofoam units of reusable electronics and have always been considered not cost-effective to do so. However, with today’s miniaturization of autopilot technologies, replacing the unguided parachute with a self-guiding GPS drone makes financial, practical, and environmental sense. We expect to demonstrate the feasibility of returning a radiosonde from altitude cheaply and effectively using simple programming and low-cost off-the-shelf electronics.
Demonstration
IGNITE Grant Award
Location
AC1-Atrium, Eagle Gym
Start Date
3-23-2018 11:00 AM
End Date
3-23-2018 9:00 PM
Radiosonde Recovery Guiding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
AC1-Atrium, Eagle Gym
Radiosondes are weather instruments sent into the atmosphere every day that provide vital weather information for aeronautical and non-aeronautical purposes around the world. However, little is being done to recover these plastic and Styrofoam units of reusable electronics and have always been considered not cost-effective to do so. However, with today’s miniaturization of autopilot technologies, replacing the unguided parachute with a self-guiding GPS drone makes financial, practical, and environmental sense. We expect to demonstrate the feasibility of returning a radiosonde from altitude cheaply and effectively using simple programming and low-cost off-the-shelf electronics.
Demonstration
IGNITE Grant Award