Subteam Leads
Year | Lead |
|---|---|
| Fall 2014 - Spring 2015 | Johannes N |
| 2015 Fall | Samir W. |
| Spring 2016 - Spring 2017 | Andrew R. |
Overview
"Avionics" refers to the system that operates the electronic systems aboard the vehicle. These systems are commonly used to deploy recovery systems, collect data, send telemetry, and activate payloads. Avionics interfaces with many subteams
- Propulsion
- Detect Launch
- Records apogee
- Recovery
- Commands parachute deployment
- Payload
- Activate the payload
- Ground Support
- Send and receive telemetry
MIT Rocket Team operates both commercial and custom avionics systems.
Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS)
COTS altimeters are proven systems, purchased from reputable vendors. These altimeters vary in cost and capability. They are well characterized, but usually lack the flexibility to support customized requirements.
| Altimeter | Features |
|---|---|
| StratoLogger CF-100 | Dual Deploy, Data Logging |
| TeleMetrum V2 | Dual Deploy, Data Logging, Telemetry, GPS |
| Marsa 54L | 4 Pyro Channels, Data Logging, On-board LCD Display, On-field configuration |
| RRC3 | 3 Pyro Channels, Data Logging, Dual Deploy, connectable LCD |
Custom Avionics Systems
The avionics team has built many systems over the years. Unfortunately, institutional knowledge only encompasses the last two. Pyxida is the current team developed avionics system.
| Altimeter | Architecture | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Charybdis Avionics | Arduino Mega Shield | Roll Rate Control, Data Logging, Telemetry |
| Pyxida V1 | BeagleBoneShield, ARM Microprocessor | Data Logging, Telemetry, GPS, 12 Pyro Channels |
| Pyxida V1.1 | Stand-Alone ARM Microprocessor | Data Logging, Telemetry, GPS, 6 Pyro Channels, Continuity Checking |
| Pyxida V2 | ARM Microprocessor | Data Logging, Telemetry, GPS, 8 Configurable Pyro Channels, Continuity Checking, Battery alarms |