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HIGH ALTITUDE BALLOON VOR-U
Team Leader: Adam ChenGroup Members: Josh Beighle, Aaron SeyfriedFaculty Advisors: Dr. John Wu, Dr. Joseph Slater, Dr. John GallagherIndustry Advisors: Bruce Rahn, Steve MascarellaPrevious Member Advisors: Andrew Crowdy, Dan Rahn, Steve Overmeyer
OverviewAbstractIntroductionConstraintsProject Goals/Deliverables/DifficultiesSponsorsBudget
Abstract1983 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) were made
available to the publicPeople rely heavily on GPS todayGoal: Implement a temporary system in the event the
satellites become inoperableProposed Solution: VHF Omnidirectional Radial (VOR)
Long Term Sponsor Goal
Use high altitude balloons to function as temporary satellites
IntroductionProblems to be Solved
Provide an alternative solution to GPS failure
Past Projects/Customer NeedsNo groups at Wright State University have attempted this projectAny person/business who wants a backup to GPS
Our Customers/Market VolumeAnybody in the government/private sector relies on GPSMarket volume would be high due to the fact GPS is so widely used
DemandThere is no backup system currently implemented so the
government/private sector would be interested in this product
ConstraintsLaws
FCC and HAM radio license rules. Additionally, Federal Aviation Administration rules must be adhered to.
Manufacturing/SustainabilityLightweightSustain weather conditions (i.e. temperature, high wind,
precipitation)Withstand Landing
CostThis project has to meet certain budget criteria, but our funds are
sufficient due to our sponsors
Project Goals/DeliverablesImplement a VOR positioning system as a supplement to
GPS.Plan A – Track balloon location using VOR radials from three
different stationsPlan B – Similar to Plan A, signal strength will be used to
triangulate a position
Project Goals/Deliverables
Project Goals/Deliverables Short Term Goals:
Small ScaleImplement phase shift/signal strength positioning in the laboratory
Moderate ScaleImplement phase shift/signal strength positioning around/near campus
Large ScaleImplement phase shift/signal strength at altitude with balloon
Potential DifficultiesThe transmitting signal does not produce a strong enough
signal to analyzeEquipment for VOR is highly specialized to aircraft
instrumentsThe lack of fox hunting skills
Project Plan and ScheduleScheduled meeting times: Wednesday and Saturday
Launch Dates and other meetings subject to existing HAB team launches
Proposed Budget• This project has negligible budget concerns due to
sponsor interest• At this point in the schedule we have not determined all
necessary parts we need.
SponsorsThe Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC)Wright State University Curriculum Development GrantNational Science Foundation (NSF)
ConclusionAbstractIntroductionConstraintsProject Goals/Deliverables/DifficultiesSponsorsBudget
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