Directional Camera Control on High Altitude Balloons

The research reported in this paper examined the design and control of a gimbal for solar eclipse tracking video recording. required 3 axes rotation to allow full range motion. Utilizing individual brushless motors each ensures minimum rotational requirements on axes. In controlling gimbal, both mathematical visual method was utilized. is modeled version what currently used array pointing. looks at where position sun within image determines angle changes are required. combination these methods helps eliminate error that accumulates onboard gyros due erratic behavior balloon motion during flight. Elimination accurate recording eclipse.