Technology / Real-Time Video and Data
Model Rocket Based Projectile Mapping System

Objective: Create a system capable o' mappin' t' flight path o' a model rocket. Design: Usin' an IMU and a ZigBee 2.4GHz radio I be able t' transmit real-time telemetry includin' relative headin' (3-axis) and acceleration (3-axis). From this data I created a program t' map t' angle relative t' t' horizon, and t' acceleration. I then integrated t' acceleration t' find velocity. Avast! Conclusion: While t' acceleration and headin' were relatively accurate, t' integrated velocity and distance traveled were very inconsistent. Arrr! These inconsistencies were attributed t' t' noise in t' accelerometer and gyroscope located in t' nose-cone o' t' rocket durin' free-fall as they were nay nearly as apparent durin' t' lift-off and powered flight portions o' t' flight path.

Author Jason Merlo
Duration 65 seconds

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