Status Update
We have been very busy with non Project Redirect work the during the last two weeks and have been unable to spend any time on the project. We hope to have more time in the coming weeks.
We have been very busy with non Project Redirect work the during the last two weeks and have been unable to spend any time on the project. We hope to have more time in the coming weeks.
A little over a week later we returned to the test site, once again ready to test the PSCC. This time we were better prepared, bringing with us a wider selection of tools and an upgraded battery charger that could charge the FTS’s (Flight Test System) battery much faster. While originally we planned to fly…
The spring powered parachute system has been fraught with problems, ranging from spring power issues to a nonfunctional release mechanism. A month ago, we had to decide if we wanted to continue with a spring powered system or switch to a new power method. We decided that sticking with the spring system was the best…
After the successful test of the Gen 1-P, we were close to finally testing the parachute system in flight. But first, we needed to collect some performance data on the FTS without the parachute system. During this flight test, we discovered that both the drop and camera systems were nonfunctional. The drop system was easily…
The most recent test of the Parachute System Control Computer (PSCC), which is designed to automatically deploy the parachute during decent ended in failure. Not only did the PSCC display once again a concerning lack of reliability but, as it did not deploy the parachutes in time, it and the Parachute Test Payload (PTP) that…
Our research into a new GPS module for the Parachute System Control Computer (PSCC) led to a promising discovery; advanced GPS modules are available that utilize Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) data to determine position and altitude with an accuracy of a few centimeters. RTK data provides the GPS with information it needs to correct for the…
We returned to working on Project Redirect two weeks ago. Unfortunately, the test payload receiver had to be replaced (more about this here.) At this time, we are still waiting to receive the replacement. Once it arrives, we will be able to continue preparing for our next flight. More updates will follow…