Abstract Title
Termination and Altitude Control Testing of a Standard Latex Weather Balloon
Faculty Mentor Name
Douglas Isenberg
Format Preference
Poster
Abstract
The proposed High-Altitude Balloon Controlled Ascent System (HABCAS) is an innovative approach to nearspace research using cost-effective latex weather balloons. Control of the altitude allows for extended duration flights above 95% of the Earth’s atmosphere. A dynamical model was created and improved based on data from previous flights, which provides the governing equations required for the control system. The termination subsystem was successfully tested in November of 2019 and will be used on the April 2020 flight, testing the gas release subsystem, which causes the system to descend. A possible future flight would also include liquid ballast release, additionally permitting ascent capability.
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Termination and Altitude Control Testing of a Standard Latex Weather Balloon
The proposed High-Altitude Balloon Controlled Ascent System (HABCAS) is an innovative approach to nearspace research using cost-effective latex weather balloons. Control of the altitude allows for extended duration flights above 95% of the Earth’s atmosphere. A dynamical model was created and improved based on data from previous flights, which provides the governing equations required for the control system. The termination subsystem was successfully tested in November of 2019 and will be used on the April 2020 flight, testing the gas release subsystem, which causes the system to descend. A possible future flight would also include liquid ballast release, additionally permitting ascent capability.
- POSTER PRESENTATION
- IGNITE AWARD