The PSCC (Parachute System Control Computer) is a small computer that will be used to deploy the parachutes at a preset altitude. A few months ago, we performed the first flight test of this system. This test recovered useful data but also revealed that the GPS (a vital PSCC sensor) was reporting an incorrect altitude…
Due to unfavorable weather conditions, we were unable to work on the PSCC (Parachute System Control Computer) and instead performed some much needed upgrades to the PTP-1 (Parachute Test Payload, Gen 1). The PTP-1 (pictured above) was built to flight test the parachute system without risking damage to expensive equipment in the event of a…
After our most recent FTS (Flight Test System) test flight it became apparent that a new method of attaching payloads to the FTS was needed. Originally, payloads were attached to the FTS via the drop system which was mounted below the FTS, but with the removal of the drop system from the FTS we were…
In the past few weeks we have made significant progress with both the GTP (Guidance Test Payload) and PSCC (Parachute System Control Computer). This continues to bring us closer to the first test flight of the GTP. With the arrival of new 3D printing material (filament) we were able to print the rest of the…
We have been continuing our preparations for the first test flight of the GTP (Guidance Test Payload) that will signal the start of the development of the guidance system. Our efforts in the past weeks have been focused in three different areas. First, with the completion of the internal parachute module and the painting of…
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…
Now that we have decided on the building materials for the GTP (Guidance Test Payload), we can start assembling it. The Gen 2 GTP will be made up of two segments; the parachute segment and below it, the electronics segment. Each segment has two parts; the outer shell and inside it, the module. The outer…
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 few weeks ago the parachute system underwent it’s first flight test. It’s flawless performance during this test marked the end of the development of the Project Redirect parachute system. We have now begun development of the guidance system. While there are many components that will make up the guidance system, the first step is…
