Sheffield University Stratosphere Programme
Fastest access to the Stratosphere via a rocket launched deploy-able UAV
Meet Your Carrier: Haleios
Meet Your Carrier: Haleios
6 hours of Endurance
6 hours of Endurance
100 km of Max Range
100 km of Max Range
1P Payload Bay
1P Payload Bay
Live Satellite Telemetry
Live Satellite Telemetry
See it Launch!
See it Launch!
A Snug Fit?
A Snug Fit?
Fold and Fit into a 3U Payload Bay
Fold and Fit into a 3U Payload Bay
Tail Scaffolding to spread the load from high G forces during launch and ejection
Tail Scaffolding to spread the load from high G forces during launch and ejection
Parachute stowed within the scaffolding
Parachute stowed within the scaffolding
Reach the Stratosphere and deploy within a minute
Reach the Stratosphere and deploy within a minute
Haleios can withstand upto 22G's
Haleios can withstand upto 22G's
of acceleration during launch
of acceleration during launch
Ejection at Apogee
Ejection at Apogee
Deployment Sequence
Deployment Sequence
1. Parachute Deploys
1. Parachute Deploys
2. Haleios hangs by a tether to begin unfolding sequence
2. Haleios hangs by a tether to begin unfolding sequence
3. Haleios has completed unfolding sequence and is now ready to unhook from the tether
3. Haleios has completed unfolding sequence and is now ready to unhook from the tether