Payload 10 Information
Payload Flight Number:
Institution:
Payload Title:
Passive High Altitude Particle Capture Experiment
Student Leader:
Faculty Advisor:
Payload class:
Large
Payload ID Number:
10
Mass:
10 kg
Current:
?
Serial Downlink:
?
Analog Downlink:
?
Serial Commands:
Yes
Discrete Commands:
?
Payload Specification & Integration Plan
Due:
Delivered:
Payload Integration Certification
Scheduled:
Actual:
Flight Operation Plan
Due:
Delivered:
Final Flight / Science Report
Due:
Delivered:
Abstract:
The purpose of the experiment is to collect particles, especially those of extraterrestrial origins, from the stratosphere and return them to earth for analysis. A 900 cm2 collection plate will be coated in a silicone oil to trap high altitude particles. A pneumatically operated box lid will be opened and closed at high altitude and the closed box will have a positive pressure to minimize contamination. Particle collected will be compared with samples from the NASA Cosmic Dust Laboratory.
Monthly Briefings:
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