Highlighted Projects

LCIST
(Low Cost Imaging Sun Tracker)

Developed a novel automated precision suntracking apparatus in support of the NASA GSFC MINI-LHR program as a low cost, simplified and man-portable alternative to the AERONET systems.
I was given lead development authority and spearheaded the project from initial problem description through software and hardware prototyping through manufacturing and field deployment.
Generation 2 was a ground up redesign to shipping out in just under 4 months to meet the deployment window. Project was handed off with excellent documentation after it was sent to industry via the NASA Tech Transfer program.

MINI-CARB Satellite

Wrote test code for Teensy 3.2 based instrument control to satellite bus SPA-CAN software in addition to mechanical fit checks and inline Fiber Switch drive circuitry.
Successfully handed off instrument payload to LLNL for integration prior to launching aboard CRS-19 in December of 2019 and deployment into orbit Feb 2020 from NG-12.

MINI-LHR
(Laser Heterodyne Radiometer)

Cooperatively designed and tested a multitude of technologies in support of the GSFC MINI-LHR program.
Trained several interns on CAD and rapid prototyping workflows in a professional environment.
Deployed multiple units on several field campaigns around the world with excellent success.
Deployed as secondary scientist/engineer on a training/test campaign in Arizona.
Coauthorship on paper in Springer Applied Physics B.

AERONET Cellular Linux Bridge

Working under the AERONET contract at NASA Goddard, designed a Beaglebone-derived Linux board to connect generation 5 and first revision T AERONET Photometers to the internet via Hologram Cellular connection. This was done as an increased durability and simplicity measure while also being cost savings in lieu of deploying “low cost” Windows netbooks to facilitate near-realtime data retrievals and site monitoring over longer usage timelines.
This project is still ongoing, developing hardware during pandemic and silicon shortages is challenging.

AERONET Moisture sensors

Designed a 99% cheaper and in-house manufacturable alternative to the existing basic moisture sensors that ship with the AERONET systems. Not only are they cheaper and require less paperwork but their durability is not only on par but exceeds that of the factory units.

Missile Reverse Engineering

Using publicly available imagery and details, reverse engineered similarly functional(as yet untested) copies of multiple existing munition systems. Currently in progress of completing minimum viable flyable variants and planning on booking military test range time to validate functionality in a Separation Control Test Vehicle(SCTV) configuration under live propulsion.