D26

=DREAMS-25: Trial Run for Eclipse Launch=

Proposed Dates: July 8 (July 9 weather date) Flight path near Vienna, GA near I-75

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The 25th mission of the DREAMS program will fly a few payloads for sponsors of the Columbus Space Program FIRST Robotics Team, FRC4188. Confirmed flyers include:



the AFLAC duck (not the actual duck although it is possible we may get a cameo appearance of the actual AFLAC duck!)

Payloads:
 * 1-axis prototype of a fluxgate magnetometer with a new type of core - testing for proposed Cubesat mission


 * new APRS system for potential replacement of the current tracking system - must confirm cold operation and GPS functionality
 * new SmartPower system for the payload box to include data collection and autonomous controls to limit effect of power loss due to failed experiments
 * Geiger-Muller tube to measure radiation
 * 3-axis magnetoresistive magnetometer with 16-bit A/D
 * State variables: pressure, temperature
 * carbon dioxide