In this project, I was the lead in the design and development of the Radiosonde Atmospheric Sensing System: a lightweight, energy-efficient system that has been designed to retrieve real-time atmospheric data out of up to 24 kilometers of altitude. This system measures several key environmental parameters, including temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind speed, which are of vital importance in the improvement of weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring. The system fulfills important needs in aviation, agriculture, and environmental sciences with high-altitude correct data.

As the lead electronic designer, I designed the electronic control system and resolved various complex technical problems to meet the very strict demands of the system. It included the selection and integration of highly sensitive sensors for the most accurate measurements in extreme atmospheric conditions; the design of a secure telemetry system that would ensure reliable data transmission up to 400 kilometers; adaptive power management to extend operation time to as long as 10 hours. Accordingly, I also used multi-satellite GNSS technology, including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and BeiDou to provide accurate geolocation tracking of the payload under harsh and rapid conditions of change in altitude and drift.

Primary technical achievements included the minimization of electromagnetic interference in the design of the PCB layout, the design of an enclosure that was lightweight but strong enough to operate within a very wide range of temperature from -80°C to +150°C, and a telemetry system using AES-256 encryption algorithm to transmit data securely over quite long distances. In the structural design of the radiosonde, weight and durability were balanced against each other: drag had to be reduced to extend flying times, while the internal components needed protection.

The novelties that this radiosonde had against competition included the following. Our multisatellite GNSS integration offers superior positioning accuracy, while traditional systems rely on a single satellite network. An extreme temperature sensor platform supports wide operation; encrypted telemetry secures the integrity of data over large distances. Besides, an automatic flight termination and recovery system will minimize environmental impact through safe retrieval of devices, rarely seen in disposable systems.

In all, the Radiosonde Atmospheric Sensing System epitomizes excellence in the acquisition of atmospheric data by its precision, resilience, and sustainability in design. The practical application of such technology in meteorology, agriculture, and environmental studies furthers the availability and accuracy of atmospheric data acquired, assists in enhancing flight planning safety, improves the reliability of forecasts, and develops a more sustainable environment.