CloudView 2
Getting the hang of it
Overview
Cloudview 2 is a high-altitude balloon mission with an improved platform from Cloudview 1. The improved platform is our next step towards our Astraeus-01 CubeSat mission, designed to be a closer representation of Astraeus-01 than what the Cloudview 1 mission achieved. GU Orbit members have the opportunity to develop their satellite skills across various discipline areas and involve themselves in inspirational projects.
Title | Description |
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LAUNCH BALLOON | Totex TA3000 |
MODULATION | LoRa Chirp Spread Spectrum |
FREQUENCY | 434 MHz |
POWER | 15W (max) |
CAMERA | Raspberry Pi HQ Camera & Insta 360 |
ALTITUDE | 35000 m |
SIZE | 40 x 30 x 25 |
WEIGHT | 3.70 kg |
STATUS | Assembly & Testing |
Specifications
Aim
To be a high-altitude test platform of selected requirements and systems of Astraeus-01 and other peripheral systems required for a high-altitude mission.
The Platform
Designed to reach an altitude of over 30 km, the Cloudview 2 mission comprises three primary sections: the balloon and parachute assembly, the shell, and the payload. The payload has been engineered to conform to the 2U CubeSat standard, with select external components mounted on the shell. Some of the major components that Cloudview 2 will host will be:
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An antenna module housing 4 measuring tape antennas
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Custom-designed PCBs
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Two solar panels
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A PDH JetsonNano
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A Raspberry Pi HQ Camera
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An Insta 360 Camera
These components are supported by integrated structural, thermal, ADCS (Attitude Determination and Control System), and electrical subsystems, along with a communications system responsible for transmitting telemetry and payload data to the ground station throughout the flight.
Launch day
CloudView 2 is expected to launch in the third week of September. Keep a lookout for more updates!