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ANSR-3

Lessons Learned

ANSR-3, October 14, 2001 This was the first flight of the Micro Beacon package.  We experienced nominal performance.

Some data packets were lost when other stations transmitted on frequency.
  Solution - Add digipeater and DCD squelch to system firmware.

The internal electronics temperature dropped to -40° F during descent.
  Solution - Build an enhanced package to better insolate electronics.  Test on ground using thermal chamber.


Flight Data
ANSR-3 Flight Data ANSR-3 Flight Data 

Shown below is a temperature vs. time chart from the ANSR-3 flight.

 ANSR-3 flight data.

 

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