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High altitude balloon vor -u

The project led by Team Leader Adam Chen at Wright State University aims to create a temporary positioning system using VHF Omnidirectional Radial (VOR) technology via high altitude balloons, addressing the critical reliance on Global Positioning Systems (GPS) that could fail. Our goals include developing VOR as an alternative to GPS, complying with federal regulations, and ensuring the system's durability in adverse weather. With support from the Ohio Space Grant Consortium and other partners, we aim to provide a validated backup solution for government and private sector users.

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High altitude balloon vor -u

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  1. High altitude balloon vor-u Team Leader: Adam Chen Group Members: Josh Beighle, Aaron Seyfried Faculty Advisors: Dr. John Wu, Dr. Joseph Slater, Dr. John Gallagher Industry Advisors: Bruce Rahn, Steve Mascarella Previous Member Advisors: Andrew Crowdy, Dan Rahn, Steve Overmeyer

  2. Overview • Abstract • Introduction • Constraints • Project Goals/Deliverables/Difficulties • Sponsors • Budget

  3. Abstract • 1983 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) were made available to the public • People rely heavily on GPS today • Goal: Implement a temporary system in the event the satellites become inoperable • Proposed Solution: VHF Omnidirectional Radial (VOR)

  4. Long Term Sponsor Goal • Use high altitude balloons to function as temporary satellites

  5. Introduction • Problems to be Solved • Provide an alternative solution to GPS failure • Past Projects/Customer Needs • No groups at Wright State University have attempted this project • Any person/business who wants a backup to GPS • Our Customers/Market Volume • Anybody in the government/private sector relies on GPS • Market volume would be high due to the fact GPS is so widely used • Demand • There is no backup system currently implemented so the government/private sector would be interested in this product

  6. Constraints • Laws • FCC and HAM radio license rules. Additionally, Federal Aviation Administration rules must be adhered to. • Manufacturing/Sustainability • Lightweight • Sustain weather conditions (i.e. temperature, high wind, precipitation) • Withstand Landing • Cost • This project has to meet certain budget criteria, but our funds are sufficient due to our sponsors

  7. Project Goals/Deliverables • Implement a VOR positioning system as a supplement to GPS. • Plan A – Track balloon location using VOR radials from three different stations • Plan B – Similar to Plan A, signal strength will be used to triangulate a position

  8. Project Goals/Deliverables

  9. Project Goals/Deliverables • Short Term Goals: • Small Scale • Implement phase shift/signal strength positioning in the laboratory • Moderate Scale • Implement phase shift/signal strength positioning around/near campus • Large Scale • Implement phase shift/signal strength at altitude with balloon

  10. Potential Difficulties • The transmitting signal does not produce a strong enough signal to analyze • Equipment for VOR is highly specialized to aircraft instruments • The lack of fox hunting skills

  11. Project Plan and Schedule • Scheduled meeting times: Wednesday and Saturday • Launch Dates and other meetings subject to existing HAB team launches

  12. Proposed Budget • This project has negligible budget concerns due to sponsor interest • At this point in the schedule we have not determined all necessary parts we need.

  13. Sponsors • The Ohio Space Grant Consortium (OSGC) • Wright State University Curriculum Development Grant • National Science Foundation (NSF)

  14. Conclusion • Abstract • Introduction • Constraints • Project Goals/Deliverables/Difficulties • Sponsors • Budget

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