2021-08-04 Avionics/Payload Meeting Notes - VOID

Owned by Will Merges (RIT Student)
Last updated: Aug 04, 2021
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  • James researched streamer - seems like bad idea
    • shaky descent - bad for cameras
    • more complicated
    • little benefit
  • Jim recomeneded ATSAMD21 instead of STM32
  • Joe may be designing a new board with an STM32L151ZCT6
    • Heard from Joy
  • Lot of interest for PCB training
   
  •  RF stream ideas
    • switchable directional antennas on payload
    • omni on payload, directional on ground (movable/fancy tracking on ground)
      • payload needs to be RF transparent
    • deployable antenna?
    • movable directional antenna on payload
    • reaction control keeps antenna pointed
      • reaction wheel - check the rule
      • grid fins / canards
      • propellers
      • cold gas thrusters

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