Project Name: Arduino Altimeter
Background:
The aim of this project is to develop a functional altimeter for model rocketry applications built around the Arduino micro-controller platform and a BMP280 barometer. This device should accurately measure the altitude relative to the launch pad and record the data to an SD card. Substantial information regarding the in-flight characteristics of a model rocket launch could be extrapolated from the altitude measurements, allowing a complete mapping of the height, velocity, and acceleration profiles of flights.
Objectives:
- Base Altimeter: Measure altitude and record data to a SD card
- State Estimation: Estimate instantaneous velocity and acceleration
- Event Detection: Monitor state estimate to detect Launch, Landing, and Apogee
- Visualization: MATLAB software to display all flight data
Deliverables:
- Base functioning altimeter
- Wiring diagram
- Commented altimeter source code
- Matlab analysis program
- Presentation highlighting performance/results
Timeframe:
10/31/18: Base functioning altimeter complete – COMPLETE
11/30/18: Addition of Kalman filter algorithm
12/15/18: Test rocket and launch pad built
12/17/18: Full test launch
12/25/18: Upgrades and bug fixes
12/31/18: Completion of all deliverables
Budget:
| Project Item | Projected Cost |
| Altimeter Prototype Alpha | $100.00 |
| Altimeter Prototype Beta | $100.00 |
| Test Rocket | $50.00 |
| Launch Pad | $30.00 |
| Motor | $20.00 |
| Total: | $300.00 |
