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1 Sponsorship Package Our Mission: To design, manufacture, and test a swarm of rugged, autonomous robots. These robots will search an area for an optimum elevation, and will serve as a proof of concept for a particle swarm optimization algorithm and celestial navigation algorithm to be used by NASA for future space exploration.

2 Particle Swarm Optimization The particle swarm optimization algorithm that will be implemented on our bots uses mathematical principles to find the best/most of a desired objective. This will be useful for finding natural resources, signs of life, terrain, and other items of interest. The algorithm has been proven through computerbased simulations, but now it must be tested in practical applications. Extraterrestrial Navigation With Particle Swarm Optimization Who We Are ET-NavSwarm is a multidisciplinary team collaborating with NASA for the purpose of searching other planets for water, natural resources, and signs of life. By testing particle swarm optimization and celestial navigation algorithms with autonomous robots, the team will help develop these technologies for use in real-world applications. With the completion of this project, we hope to present what we have accomplished to engineers at NASA s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. One of the simplest ways to prove the particle swarm concept is to optimize a feature that is easy to measure, such as elevation. Thus, the algorithm will command our swarm to search for the highest elevation within a specified search area. In order to test the limits of the algorithm in a real world environment, we will use snow to manipulate the landscape and see how well our swarm manages challenging elevation layouts. Michael Johnson UNH Graduate Student Mechanical Engineering Sphere Function as simulation landscape [Johnson, Mike] Impact: Student Body, Community, World As a recognized UNH student organization, ET-NavSwarm engages engineering, science, and business students of all years. Interdisciplinary collaboration creates a strong design and the opportunity to develop cross-functional skills. Our members gain experience in robotics, marketing, teamwork, and project management. In future years, undergraduate members can expand upon this research, whether on robot designs or related space projects. Beyond UNH, the team will have an impact on the community. In addition to sharing our work at the Undergraduate Research Conference, ET-NavSwarm will host robot demonstrations at UNH events and local schools as an outreach program. With such communication and involvement, we hope to provide a robust learning experience and strengthen interest in space exploration.

3 Design Goals Celestial Navigation The celestial navigation algorithm functions in the absence of a planetary global positioning system. It measures the gravity of the planet and light from the local star field to obtain two matrices that can be manipulated to obtain the Phi matrix. From this matrix we can obtain our latitude, longitude, and our heading. The other piece of this research is observer based controllers. An observer is a system that takes information about our inputs, outputs, and system (our SwarmBot), and provides information about our states. A controller measures the error between the state of the rover and the desired state. In conjunction with the particle swarm optimization algorithm, the hope is that a full guidance, navigation and control system for rovers navigating the surface of other planets can be realized. Thomas Fuller UNH Graduate Student Mechanical Engineering Travel $5,000 Autonomous Rugged and all-terrain Water-resistant Capable of scaling 45 o incline robots Obstacle avoidance (including other bots) SolidWorks Model of this year's SwarmBot prototype BUDGET ($15,400) Chassis $1,000 Motors & ESCs $1,900 Suspension $1,860 Power & Electrical $1,480 Sensors $2,300 Communication $460 Wheels $600 Microcontrollers $800

4 Benefits of Sponsorship Sponsors of ET-NavSwarm support education and innovation for future generations of engineers, scientists, project managers, and marketing agents who gain invaluable experience as part of this project. With company donations, the team will be able to purchase quality components and exercise greater creativity in the robot design. Your contributions to this multidisciplinary student organization will help to perpetuate the program and research on space technologies. Sponsors will receive widespread recognition for their contributions to the team. ET-NavSwarm will reach a diverse audience of university students, younger generations, community members, companies, and NASA engineers. Depending on desired level of visibility, sponsors can choose to be featured on our website, be acknowledged in presentations at various conferences and events, display their logos on team shirts, and more! With the Adopt a Bot program, companies can have a SwarmBot dedicated to their name and logo, while ensuring that the robot is fully funded to succeed. Venues such as the UNH Undergraduate Research Conference, NASA s Goddard Space Flight Center, and the UNH College of Engineering and Physical Sciences Annual Open House will introduce people from all over to our sponsors. Closer to home, community outreach events at local schools will advertise to rising generations. Our sponsors will have the opportunity to meet and engage the team. This allows companies to learn more about what ET-NavSwarm is working on and network with potential future employees. Donation Details Visit our website for more information on our team and how to donate: Or contact our team leader Daniel Valente at: dgc69@wildcats.unh.edu Your contribution is completely tax-deductible Electronics and/or materials are also welcomed as donations

5 Levels of Sponsorship Sponsorship Levels Terrestrial Extraterrestrial Celestial Galactic Universal To Infinity and Beyond $100 -$199 $200 -$299 $300 -$599 $600 -$999 $1000 -$1499 $1500+ Logo/name featured on website Logo featured in presentations Logo/name on Community Bot* Adopt a Bot** * A SwarmBot dedicated to multiple sponsor logos ** A SwarmBot dedicated to your company name and logo Note: If you would like a variety that is not listed here, please contact the Team Leader for additional pricing. Contact Info Team Leader Daniel Valente dgc69@wildcats.unh.edu (774) Operations Leader Laura Damato lkh98@wildcats.unh.edu (603) Faculty Advisor Professor May-Win Thein mthein@cisunix.unh.edu (603) Current Sponsors The Philip Hall Fund Andrea Kokolis Professor May-Win Thein The Valente Family Justin Fisher References Johnson, Michael A., and May-Win L. Thein. THE ANALYTICAL STUDY OF PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION APPROACHES FOR EXTRATERRESTRIAL SURFACE NAVIGATIONAL SEARCHES. University of New Hampshire, n.d. N.p.: n.p., n.d. Print. Simtropolis. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Oct < Falkvinge & Co on Info Policy. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct < Fish.jpg>. "Martian Landscape Is Not Like Our Own - It's An Alien One! - MessageToEagle.com." MessageToEagle.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct < "Is It Written in the Stars? Astrology Explored." Bahaiteachings.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Jan