Description:
SDSU rocket project is looking forward to push the preconceived boundaries of the capabilities of a collegiate rocket team. After the successful launch of the liquid bi-propellant rocket, Lady Elizabeth, the team looks forward to embarking on a new endeavor with our KARMAN San Diego rocket. This rocket is aiming for the Karman line with a two stage approach. This rocket will need extensive ground support systems that include long range WIFI communication with relay's and synchronized data acquisition systems. Live data feeds are necessary to determine the health of the rocket and both analog and digital switches are used for both safety and convenience respectively.
Contribution:
For the Ground support equipment pictured right, my contribution included designing a systems level diagram and selecting the items within the system. This included an analysis into the power supply system, solid state relays, thermocouple/relay/digital modules for the National Instrument's chassis, Din rail blocks, connectors for thermocouples and relays, and NUC embedded computer. The front panel is designed from front panel express and the code for NI control is done through the National instruments Python API, Nidaqmx.
Previously, I worked on modeling mounts for the hall effect sensors to confirm valve state status. This included work on both the engine test stand and onboard our dual cryogenic methalox rocket, lady Elizabeth. Calibrating and insulating the sensors from cryogenic temperatures and boil off was needed to ensure the electronics functionality.
Avionics relay station, this system controls both data acquisition and relay control through Nidaqmx, a National Instruments python API for their modules.
Using Python and Nidaqmx to communicate and log GSE data from NIDAQ-9189's modules
