About SMALLSAT
The S.M.A.L.L. Satellite (Smart Magnetometer Active Location Landing satellite) consists of 11 members at the moment; who are currently enrolled from grades 9th - 11th. Each team member works hard to fulfil their roles and responsibilities assigned to them by their respective Manager. Below you can find more about the CanSat in Greece Competition, progress reports, our blog, sponsors, and other social media.
What is a CanSat?
A CanSat is a simulation of a real satellite, integrated within the volume and shape of a soft drink can. The challenge for the students is to fit all the major subsystems found in a satellite, such as power, sensors and a communication system, into this minimal volume. The CanSat is then launched to an altitude of a few hundred metres by a rocket or dropped from a platform or captive balloon and its mission begins: to carry out a scientific experiment and achieve a safe landing.
About S.M.A.L.L. Sat
Telemetry Antenna
We've built a special antenna, called a Uda Yagi antenna making sure we get clear and reliable communication. The software on the Arduino is set up to wait for signals from our CanSat, decode them when they arrive, and then show us the data so we can understand and analyze it right away. This setup helps us keep a close eye on our CanSat, making sure we can always see what's happening and analyze the mission's progress in real time.
Our Structure
Our CanSat features a smart design with three main parts: an inner structure for holding electronics, an outer casing designed for airflow, and a RAM chute for steering. It's equipped with arms controlled by motors for precise movement during its mission. The design is horizontally oriented for stability, and the outer casing has a unique pattern of hexagonal holes for ventilation, not covering the entire length for structural reasons. The inner structure is cleverly designed for easy assembly and houses all the electronic components securely.
Parachute
Our Recovery system will include a RAM type parachute in order to complete our secondary mission which includes navigation and targeted landing. Our Parachute is a single skin paraglider designed with a special software called Singleskin and sewed by the team members in our laboratory using an electrical sewing machine.
CanSat in Greece 2024
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