Experiment Ideas

Check out some great experiment ideas utilizing the sensors mounted on MaxIQ Space X-Chips! 

High Altitude Balloon Missions

1. Temperature and Humidity Variations: Use Sensirion SHT30-DIS to measure temperature and humidity variations with altitude. Record data at regular intervals to analyze the changes as the balloon ascends and descends.

2. Air Quality Monitoring: Use Sensirion SGP30 to measure various gases like CO2 and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) in the atmosphere at different altitudes. Analyze the data to see how the concentration of these gases varies with altitude.

3. Accelerometer Experiment: Use STMicroelectronics LIS2DH12 to measure the acceleration of the balloon as it ascends and descends. Plot a graph of acceleration against time to study the balloon's motion.

4. Light Intensity: Use LITE-ON LTR-390 to measure the intensity of light at different altitudes. Analyze the data to see how the light intensity changes with altitude.

5. Barometric Pressure: Use Goertek SPL06-001 to measure the barometric pressure at different altitudes. Analyze the data to see how the pressure changes with altitude.

6. Temperature and Humidity Inside the Balloon: Use Sensirion SHT30-DIS to measure temperature and humidity inside the balloon. Analyze the data to see how these parameters change as the balloon ascends and descends.

7. Wind Speed and Direction: Use STMicroelectronics LIS2DH12 to measure the wind speed and direction as the balloon moves with the wind. Analyze the data to see how the wind speed and direction vary with altitude.

8. Magnetometer Experiment: Use STMicroelectronics LIS2DH12 to measure the magnetic field as the balloon ascends and descends. Plot a graph of the magnetic field against altitude to study the variation.

9. UV Radiation: Use LITE-ON LTR-390 to measure the intensity of UV radiation at different altitudes. Analyze the data to see how the intensity of UV radiation changes with altitude.

10. Altitude Tracking: Use Goertek SPL06-001 to track the altitude of the balloon as it ascends and descends. Analyze the data to study the altitude variation of the balloon.

Suborbital Launch Mission

1. Thermal Variations: Use Sensirion SHT30-DIS to measure the temperature and humidity variations inside the sealed bay during the launch. Record data at regular intervals to analyze the changes as the bay experiences thermal variations.

2. Altitude and Pressure Variations: Use Goertek SPL06-001 to measure the altitude and pressure variations inside the sealed bay as the rocket ascends and descends. Record data at regular intervals to analyze the changes in altitude and pressure.

3. Air Quality Monitoring: Use Sensirion SGP30 to measure various gases like CO2 and VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) inside the sealed bay during the launch. Analyze the data to see how the concentration of these gases varies with altitude and pressure.

4. Acceleration Experiment: Use STMicroelectronics LIS2DH12 to measure the acceleration of the sealed bay during the launch. Plot a graph of acceleration against time to study the motion of the bay during the launch.

5. Magnetic Field Variation: Use STMicroelectronics LIS2DH12 to measure the magnetic field variation inside the sealed bay during the launch. Analyze the data to see how the magnetic field changes during the launch.

6. Barometric Pressure: Use Goertek SPL06-001 to measure the barometric pressure inside the sealed bay during the launch. Analyze the data to see how the pressure changes during the launch.

7. Light Intensity: Use LITE-ON LTR-390 to measure the intensity of light inside the sealed bay during the launch. Analyze the data to see how the light intensity changes during the launch.

8. UV Radiation: Use LITE-ON LTR-390 to measure the intensity of UV radiation inside the sealed bay during the launch. Analyze the data to see how the intensity of UV radiation changes during the launch.

9. Humidity and Temperature Control: Use Sensirion SHT30-DIS to measure the temperature and humidity inside the sealed bay during the launch. Control the humidity and temperature using a control system and analyze the data to see how well the control system works.

10. Wind Speed and Direction: Use STMicroelectronics LIS2DH12 to measure the wind speed and direction as the sealed bay moves with the wind during the launch. Analyze the data to see how the wind speed and direction vary during the launch.

Experiments designed utilizing OpenAI's ChatGPT!