Tutorials

This tutorial series covers the CanSat competition from its introduction to advanced design and flight preparation stages.

Brief history and purpose: Explain the origins and objectives of the CanSat competition, highlighting its educational and practical aspects.
Key objectives and mission requirements: Detail the primary goals of the competition and the specific requirements for the 2024 mission.

Detailed explanation of the 2024 mission requirements: Break down the mission objectives, constraints, and deliverables.
Specific goals and constraints for the CanSat design: Outline the specific parameters and limitations that the CanSat design must adhere to.

Roles and responsibilities within the team: Define the roles of team members and their respective responsibilities.
Effective team communication and collaboration tools: Recommend tools and strategies for efficient communication and collaboration within the team.

Brainstorming and concept development: Encourage creative thinking and idea generation for the CanSat design.
Identifying key components and subsystems: Define the essential components and subsystems that make up the CanSat.
Creating initial design sketches and diagrams: Provide guidelines for creating preliminary design sketches and diagrams.

Building basic prototypes: Guide the team in constructing initial prototypes based on their design concepts.
Conducting initial tests to validate design concepts: Outline test procedures to validate the functionality and performance of the prototypes.
Iterating on designs based on test results: Emphasize the iterative nature of design improvement based on testing outcomes.

What to include in the PDR slides: Provide a checklist of essential elements to include in the Preliminary Design Review presentation.
Tips for creating effective presentations: Offer tips and best practices for creating compelling and informative PDR presentations.
Submission process and deadlines: Explain the process for submitting PDR materials and the associated deadlines.

Detailed steps for finalizing the CanSat design: Provide a structured approach for completing the critical design phase.
Selecting and ordering components: Guide the team in selecting and procuring necessary components for the CanSat.
Assembling and integrating subsystems: Outline the assembly process and integration of subsystems into the CanSat structure.

Detailed testing procedures for each subsystem: Define comprehensive testing protocols for ensuring the functionality and reliability of each subsystem.
Ensuring reliability and functionality: Emphasize the importance of rigorous testing to validate the CanSat's performance under simulated conditions.
Documenting test results and making necessary adjustments: Stress the need for thorough documentation and iterative refinement based on test outcomes.

Building the final flight-ready CanSat: Provide guidelines for assembling the flight-ready CanSat unit.
Integrating telemetry and data logging systems: Explain the integration of telemetry and data logging systems for mission data collection.
Ensuring compliance with competition rules and specifications: Highlight the importance of adherence to competition rules and specifications during CanSat development.

Conducting the Flight Readiness Review (FRR): Detail the procedures for assessing the readiness of the CanSat for launch.
Performing pre-launch tests and checklists: Provide a checklist of pre-launch tests and preparations to ensure a successful launch.
Packing and transporting the CanSat safely: Guide the team in safely packing and transporting the CanSat to the launch site.

Step-by-step guide for launch day: Provide a structured timeline and checklist for activities on the day of the launch.
Coordinating with launch providers: Explain the coordination process with launch providers for a smooth launch operation.
Monitoring CanSat performance during the flight: Detail the procedures for monitoring and collecting data during the CanSat's flight.

Analyzing flight data and performance: Guide the team in analyzing post-flight data and evaluating the CanSat's performance.
Preparing the PFR presentation: Provide guidelines for creating a comprehensive Post-Flight Review presentation.
Reflecting on lessons learned and areas for improvement: Encourage reflection on the mission outcomes and identification of areas for future improvement.