Design of CANSAT for Air Quality Monitoring for an altitude of 900 meters

TL;DR

This paper details the design and testing of a compact CANSAT for air quality monitoring at 900 meters altitude, capable of collecting and transmitting environmental data using Zigbee communication.

Contribution

It introduces a novel lightweight CANSAT with stabilization and data transmission features tailored for environmental monitoring from high altitudes.

Findings

Successful data collection and transmission at 900 meters

Effective stabilization using gyroscope

Demonstrated potential for environmental monitoring

Abstract

This paper presents the design and development of NAMBI-VJ, a CANSAT specifically designed for air quality monitoring and stabilization. The CANSAT's cylindrical structure, measuring 310mm in height and 125mm in diameter, is equipped with a mechanical gyroscope for stabilization and a spill-hole parachute for controlled descent. The primary objective of this research is to create a compact, lightweight satellite capable of monitoring air quality parameters such as particulate matter (PM), carbon dioxide (CO2), longitude, and latitude. To achieve this, the CANSAT utilizes Zigbee communication to transmit data to a ground station. Experimental testing involved dropping the CANSAT from an altitude of 900 meters using a drone. The results demonstrate the CANSAT's ability to successfully gather and transmit air quality data, highlighting its potential for environmental monitoring applications.