Design and implementation of remote controlled balloon aircraft.

Date

10-2009

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics

College

College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Nelio C. Altoveros

Abstract

A remote controlled balloon aircraft system was constructed and developed. The system consists of a meteorological balloon, two servo motors, three DC motors, an RF module, an IRC Slimboard, a motor driver board, a GPS receiver, and three different kinds of batteries. The C and Microsoft® Visual Basic 2008 programming languages were used for in-board control and control interface, respectively. The aircraft is designed to be controlled remotely through a computer with RF (Radio Frequency) module from a distance of up to 400 meters with a 92% success rate. A GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver module, with an accuracy of 5 to 10 meters was connected to the system. This was used to calculate the bearing and the distance to the destination with at most 24 degrees and 38 meters difference, respectively. The aircraft can perform forward, upward, downward and 360° turn movements. However, it is limited only to fly indoors due to the propellers' lack of thrust to overcome outdoor wind drift. Another limitation of the setup is the battery's short life span. Nevertheless, a functional aircraft was designed and implemented. The study intends to help future robotic researchers especially on aerial based robots design and development. A more powerful motor and a better power source are recommended to be used on the aircraft that can withstand outdoor wind drift.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

Call Number

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Document Type

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