Similar Posts
Pilot
The original design of the parachute system used ballistic deployment. This meant the system would use springs, CO2, or pyrotechnics to force the chute from the tube it was stored in. The main advantage of a ballistic parachute system is that the significant speed of the parachute after launch, decreases deployment time of the parachute….
Flying Again
For the first time since the catastrophic crash that destroyed the first generation Parachute System Control Computer (PSCC-1), we returned to the test site. As the PSCC-2 had been extensively tested on the ground, the next step was to perform a flight test that would subject it to an environment very similar to the one…
Progress
During the past few weeks we have been working on the camera system, one of the many components of the test payload. Originally, we planned to have the camera software completed by October 20th. Unfortunately, we repeatedly ran into errors and bugs, some of these were resolved in a few minutes, while others took days…
Painting
In the past few weeks we have been focusing on finishing the assembly of the parachute segment. With the internal module complete, we moved on to the outer shell. This shell will be made from a large cardboard like tube and will protect the internal components from damage. It will also provide a mounting point…
The Next Phase
Over the past few years, much of our focus has been on developing a functional parachute system and the Parachute System Control Computer (PSCC) that will manage it. This development is still ongoing, but the progress made thus far has freed us up to began work on the next phase of Project Redirect; the guidance…
Printing
In preparation for our next flight, we spent this week working on the second generation parachute system. The second generation parachute system for the test payload will use four parachutes, two mains and two pilots (more about the parachutes here). The pilot chutes attach to the main chutes and will inflate with air more quickly,…
what a cool video
Thanks