Overview
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The goal of the ABS is to lower apogee to 4444 ft. by inducing drag with rectangular tabs |
Mechanism
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The mechanism consists of a central hub that rotates, pushing the linkages and tabs radially outward. The tabs are made of nylon and the linkages are made of aluminum.
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algorithm
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Employs PID control algorithm to determine tab extension
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Construction and Analysis
The drag tabs and HDPE decks were CNC milled. All aluminum parts were also CNC milled, and the bulkhead was trimmed down on the lathe.
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CFD ANALYSIS
FEA OF A DRAG TAB
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Demonstration Flight
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FLIGHT DATA
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