College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 2
College of Engineering
Department - Author 2
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 2
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 3
College of Engineering
Department - Author 3
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 3
BS in Mechanical Engineering
College - Author 4
College of Engineering
Department - Author 4
Mechanical Engineering Department
Degree - Author 4
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Date
6-2020
Primary Advisor
Eltahry Elghandour, College of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
One of the many challenges with launching projectiles into space is predicting how the environment in space will affect the trajectory. One way to do this is to look at optical emissions, also known as airglow, which can only be seen from earth with sensitive equipment. By taking measurements of the light from the airglow, properties about the upper atmosphere can be inferred. This is important because variability in the atmosphere can cause variability in space that can affect astronauts and satellites. In order to accomplish this task, optical filters must be used to observe different bands of wavelengths of light that target specific airglow emission features. The scope of this project is to design a product that autonomously switches through four filters of differing colors and wavelengths. This document will summarize the background research that has been performed to develop an understanding of the project and the objectives and requirements for the project. Additionally, this document will reiterate the problem, lay out the scope of the project and the engineering specifications, and provide a basic overview of testing the design against the specifications. This document will then describe the process for creating a solution to the problem. Then it will describe the final chosen design, the manufacturing plan, and the design verification plan. It will also summarize the manufacturing performed and the testing plans created. Finally, it will summarize what still needs to be completed and what team recommends moving forward.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/mesp/550