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This presentation delves into the world of kite aerial photography, outlining its history, design components, and cost analysis. We explore the evolution of this unique photography technique from military use to hobbyist applications. Key design elements including the kite, suspension system, camera cradle, and transmission methods are explained in detail. We'll also discuss the importance of lightweight materials and effective signal transmission for successful operations. The presentation concludes with a cost analysis and scheduling insights, inviting questions from the audience.
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Kite Camera - A Team 12 Brian Cleary (ME) David DeGeorge (ME) Vincent Falcone (ECE) Nicholas Schneck (ECE) www.blurbco.com/~gork/ kap/archives/DSCN2429.JPG May 3rd, 2005
Presentation Overview • History • Design overview • Part by part breakdown • Cost analysis & Scheduling
Background • History of Kite Aerial Photography • Military • Hobbyist • Current development • Need http://www.hiflykites.co.za/free-kite-guides/kite-aerial-photography.JPG
Design Overview • Main Parts • Kite • Suspension • Cradle • Camera • Signal transmission • Control
Kite • Double Parasled • Large size • Sturdy • Versatile • Alternates • Box kite • Delta http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/equip/frmkite.html#parasled
Suspension System • Picavet (pickavay) • level • absorbs vibration • Simple to construct • Alternate • Pendulum http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/equip/picavet.html#no3
Cradle • Requirements • Light weight • Safely hold camera • Rotate camera • Tilt camera • House antenna http://www.kapcasalboni.it/index_eng.htm/
Camera • Requirements • Light-weight • Minimum resolution of 800x600 • No larger than 3” x 3” x 6” • Auto-focus
Signal Transmission • Cable choice • Fiber optic • Coaxial • Fiber optics • Wave Division Multiplexer • Type http://www.drakausa.com/products/SHIPFOC-01.gif
Controller • Control servos on cradle • Transmission • Through fiber optics • Through radio waves • Through fiber optics http://kap-man.de/b019484b.jpg