Transcript Project Nostradamus - IEEE-USA

Project Nostradamus
A reviewed plan of action
Phase One Plan and Goals
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Phase one will be primarily the flight test
phase with a slow introduction of sensors
assuming that flight tests are completed
safely. Flight tests will include weight
carrying abilities, weight balance, and
general flight performance. Although
these things seem quite small, they are
critical to the success of the project.
Phase one will also include the search for
contract opportunities. The town of Angel
Fire has shown interest in using our
services for local needs. We will pursue
this opportunity during phase one.
Air Frame
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The new airframe plan is to use a modified
scale version of a Lanciar. This airframe is
readily available at a relatively low cost.
The airframe is very stable and reliable
and will not require much time to get
ready to fly. Due to the ease of flight,
training will not be needed. There is
plenty of room for sensors but a larger
scale can be used if the need arises. The
aircraft will be purchased with an engine.
Radio equipment and sensor package will
be ordered separately.
Airframe Specs.
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FEATURES: Construction: Fiberglass fuselage, cowling, wing tips, and wheel pants Wings: Twopiece all wood, with plywood wing joiner Covering: Factory applied Top Flite MonoKote. Color
scheme consists of white on the upper half of the fuselage with gold and blue stripes separating the
blue bottom half. The wings and tail section are white with gold and blue stripes on the wing tips
and top of tail section. Radio Compartment: Easily accessible, plywood reinforced. Cowling: Prepainted, fiberglass-reinforced Windows: Tinted windshield and side windows Landing Gear:
Aluminum tricycle type, nose gear fairing Wheel Pants: Pre-painted fiberglass Dual Aileron Servos:
Standard size and torque Horizontal Stabilizers: Pre-covered balsa and plywood joined with
aluminum spar for easy removal Building Time: Ready to fly in only 15-20 hours Warranty Period:
Great Planes Model Manufacturing Company guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both
material and workmanship at the date of purchase. The warranty does not cover any component
parts damaged by use or modification.
INCLUDES: Pre-built and covered wings, fuselage and tail assemblies, pushrods, tricycle landing
gear, fiberglass wheel pants, three 2-1/4" (57mm) foam wheels, nylon adjustable engine mount,
14oz (420cc) fuel tank, 2-3/4" (69mm) white spinner, wood servo trays and wing joiners, hardware
package, photo-illustrated instructions, aluminum stabilizer spar
REQUIRES: Engine: 61-.75cu (10-12cc) 2-stroke OR .91 (15cc) 4-stroke Muffler: In-cowl style with
header to match selected engine Radio: Five channel Servos: Seven standard (2-Aileron, 1Elevator, 1-Throttle, 1-Rudder 2-Flaps) with at least 41 oz-in (2.99 kg-cm) of torque Servo
Extension: Two 12" (305mm) and two 24" (610mm) Y-Harness: Two Misc. Items: Glow plug, 1/4"
foam rubber padding, medium fuel tubing, rubber bands, propeller, building and field equipment.
SPECS: Wingspan: 80" (2030mm) Wing Area: 690sq in (44.5sq dm) Wing Width: root 10-1/2" tip
6-1/2" Weight: 8.5 - 9lb (3850 - 4080g) Wing Loading: 28-30oz/sq ft (85-92g/sq dm) Length: 52"
(1320mm) Airfoil: Flat bottom at root transitioning to semi-symmetrical at wing tip Center of
Gravity: 3-1/4" (82mm) Back from the wing's leading edge measured at the fuselage side. Control
Throws- High Rate Low Rate Elevator: Up & Down 1/2" (13mm) 3/8" (10mm) Rudder: Right to Left
1-3/8" (35mm) 1" (25mm) Ailerons: Up & Down 5/8" (16mm) 3/8" (10mm) Flaps: Down 1-1/2"
(38mm) 1" (25mm)
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Phase one sensor system
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The planned sensor package for phase one will be
very simple. The reason for this decision is that
airframe problems should be well ironed out
before expensive sensor packages are added.
The airframe will also be tested to evaluate how
much weight it will carry safely. Weight will also
have to be balanced, this will be accomplished by
using “dummy” sensor packages. The phase one
aircraft will carry a flight camera. An infrared
camera will be added if flight tests are
satisfactorily completed. This decision is based
on both time and the fact that we don’t want to
waste dollars on wrecked cameras.
Phase One Sensor Requirements
Camera Specs.
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*2.4Ghz 10mW transmitter on board
*Sub miniature construction
*Video capability
*Possible range 100 meters
*Fixed Iris lens 3.6mm
*Low cost CMOS technology
Product Specifications:
Image Sensor 1/3"CMOS color
Picture Elements EIA/NTSC 510H x 492V CCIR/PAL 500H x 582V
Horizontal Frequency EIA/NTSC 15.734kHz CCIR/PAL 15.625Khz
Vertical Frequency EIA/NTSC 60Hz CCIR/PAL 50Hz
Clock Frequency EIA/NTSC 19.0699Mhz CCIR/PAL 18.9375 Mhz
Video Output Signal
Audio Output Signal
Power Supply 12V DC @ 320ma
Weight 375gm
Dimensions 62 x 32 x 28mm
Storage Temperature -30C to +50C
Operating Temperatures -10C to +45C
Illumination 2 Lux
Signal to Noise ratio 46dB
Electronic Shutter Speed Automatic
Lens 3.6mm
Gamma 0.45
White Balance Automaric Tracing
Backlight Compensation N/A
Gain Control Automatic
Scanning System 2:1 Interlace
Horizontal resolution 380 Lines, 290,000 pixels
Case Plastic
Approvals USA/EU
Radio Data
Channel frequencies 2413, 2432, 2451, 2470 Mhz
Transmitter output power 10mW
Output impedance 50 Ohms
Antenna Hi-gain Dipole 3dB
Output impedance 50 Ohms
Open area range 100 meters terrain dependant
Video Receiver Specs
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5" Color monitor with a 2.4ghz 4
channel receiver built in. 4 cahnnel
switcher with audio can receive up to
four transmitters or transmitter
cameras and display them on the
monitor.
Estimated Phase One Price and
Material List
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Airframe with power plant: $452.96
Radio equipment: $210.00
Glow plug igniter: $12.00
Engine starter: $20.00
Misc build equipment: $142.00
Field equipment: $70.00
Flight Camera and support: $540.00
Fuel (16 gal): $320.00
Total (not final): $1,766.96
Note: IR prices are not included. Research is not
complete.