Launch Results

Test launching was performed today using the Estes 36 D-Squared rocket with D12-7 motors.

The electronics board was programmed to report pitch and roll angles. Transmission failed to report data just after launch. It was learned that the 9V battery placed inside the payload bay was shorting the back of the board. Polyster fill was packed around the battery to prevent this from happening.

The second launch reported pitch and roll values through ascent and descent. Transmission halted at apogee. It is suspected that the transmitter might be out of reach. Exact height restriction will become more apparent when the electronics board is programmed and launched to report altitude. Successfully recorded through the hyperterminal and values will be saved and presented in the report.

Due to minimal cogs we are only able to successfully transmit two parameters per launch. Rotational acceleration uses 2 cogs, which calls for its own launch. One complete data collect will require six launches.