Project Pictures from Development of an Autonomous Tactical Reconnaissance Platform
November 2002 Launch
November 2002 Launch
First Launch of the New Rocket Design
Rocket Launch Outside Fresno California
Handy Board (left) and Compass (right)
A pair of ADXL190 accelerometers provided courtesy of Analog Devices, Inc.
Autonomous controller packaged for insertion in rocket body (Accelerometer on top)
The electronics package prior to insertion into the rocket
Interface/Charger Board
Screen hot of Membership functions for Heading input
Screen shot of rule base editor from MATLAB Fuzzy Logic Toolbox
Screen shot of the rule viewer in MATLAB Fuzzy Logic Toolbox
Parafoil Flight Simulation/Optimization Block Diagram
New Improved Parafoil Design (note the small control line separator mounted sideways through the rocket)
Large Early model Parafoil (note the many control and support lines)
Early Ground Testing of a Commercial Kite Parafoil
Our Fearless Leader Dr. Dianne DeTurris
