LaACES Student Ballooning Course
Welcome to the Louisiana Space Grant Consortium’s Louisiana Aerospace Catalyst Experiences for Students (LaACES) Program.
Part I – Basic Skills Building and Introduction to Basic Components
Part I of the LaACES SBC will introduce the participant to all the technical skills required to complete the LaACES MegaSAT program. In addition to the technical skills building, this section will also introduce the participant to analytical analysis, documentation and public presentations.
This session with provide all introductory materials to introduce you to the course.
Lecture 01.01: LaACES Introduction Presentation PDF Version | Powerpoint Version | Recorded Session (YouTube)
Lecture 01.02: LaACES Lab Notebook Presentation PDF Version | Powerpoint Version | Recorded Session (YouTube)
This session is devoted to introducing basic electronic concepts and components to the student. This session also includes an activity designed to introduce the students to basic electrical measurements and instrumentation.
Lecture 02.01: Electrical Fundamentals PDF Version | Powerpoint Version
Lecture 02.02: Electronic Components PDF Version | Powerpoint Version
Activity 02.03 Using a Mulltimeter and Making Electrical Measurements (PDF)
Lecture 02.04: Soldering Techniques PDF Version | Powerpoint Version
Activity 02.05: Solder Practice Assembly (PDF)
Lecture 02.06: Op Amp Basics PDF Version | Powerpoint Version
Activity 02.07 Temperature Sensor Calibration(PDF)
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