Raven User’s Manual
Updated for the Raven4 altimeter
January 19 2019
Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................ 1
Mounting and Installation: .................................................................................................. 2
Deployment Connections: ............................................................................................... 2
Power: ............................................................................................................................. 3
High G flights: ................................................................................................................ 3
Operation in the Field ......................................................................................................... 3
Pre-flight operation ......................................................................................................... 3
Liftoff Detection and flight ............................................................................................. 4
Post-flight operation........................................................................................................ 5
Computer-Attached Operations .......................................................................................... 5
Featherweight Interface Program (FIP) Installation: ...................................................... 5
Connecting to the Raven using the FIP: ......................................................................... 6
Raven Status and Data Download ................................................................................... 6
Configuring the Raven using the FIP: ............................................................................ 7
Deployment triggers details and examples: .................................................................... 8
Calibrating the accelerometer: ...................................................................................... 10
Running a flight simulation .......................................................................................... 10
Viewing the data ........................................................................................................... 11
Calibration and Accuracy: ................................................................................................ 12
Specifications: ................................................................................................................... 12
Contact Information: ......................................................................................................... 12
