CubeSat Camp
The CubeSat program is an international program started by California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) in 1999 along with Stanford University. Each CubeSat is 10 centimeters on a side and while they are designed for space, the ones in our camp will be going for balloon launches.
Each student will get a kit to build their own CubeSat module, including everything needed to program the onboard controller, collect data, and recover the data.
While our goal is to have a balloon launch at the end of the camp, we realize that this is WEATHER DEPENDENT and if no appropriate weather is available for a safe launch, a secondary date later in the summer or early fall will be scheduled for the launch and all campers will be invited to attend as part of their registration.
Each kit will include a 3D printed chassis, a control board that will include at least an pressure and temperature sensor, a power supply, and the ability to collect data during the flight. Each camper will also be able to launch the module under the supervision of our balloon team.
Campers will learn about system design, integration, programming, data management, environmental sensors, atmospheric conditions with high altitude launches and how to solve problems associated with that.
Each student will get a kit to build their own CubeSat module, including everything needed to program the onboard controller, collect data, and recover the data.
While our goal is to have a balloon launch at the end of the camp, we realize that this is WEATHER DEPENDENT and if no appropriate weather is available for a safe launch, a secondary date later in the summer or early fall will be scheduled for the launch and all campers will be invited to attend as part of their registration.
Each kit will include a 3D printed chassis, a control board that will include at least an pressure and temperature sensor, a power supply, and the ability to collect data during the flight. Each camper will also be able to launch the module under the supervision of our balloon team.
Campers will learn about system design, integration, programming, data management, environmental sensors, atmospheric conditions with high altitude launches and how to solve problems associated with that.
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All sessions are 5 days long (Except July 4th week) and run from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Everything is included, except lunch. Ages: 13-17 Click the Register Online button above for more information |
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