Our Team.
One day, long ago, while enjoying a cold beverage on a hot Hawaiian day, an idea was planted in Duncan's head about a device. A device that can fulfill the need of any hobbyist paranoid about the apocalypse. A device that can communicate with satellites, can teach you about D&D and one that can run Doom all in the middle of nowhere. Duncan brought his idea to the most intelligent people he knew, and they all threw Duncans idea out the window. Devastated, Duncan consulted in his friends Alec and Ruben. They both loved the idea and promised Duncan that those who threw his idea out would rue the day. After a quick stop to pick up Jordon, these four engineering students started their Journey to build this magical device.
"No. Try not. Do… or do not. There is no try." - Grandmaster Yoda
Duncan McIntyre
Co-President
Having worked in the Radio Communications Department at the Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Management, Duncan has a budding interest in RF communication and theory. Standalone, self contained electronics designed for use in adverse environments are another area of interest that inspired the synthesis of ALBATROSS.
Alec Chase
Co-President
Boasting an interest in hardware tech, and an educational background in software, Alec has had the task of designing and building the Satellite antenna for ALBATROSS. He has also been in charge of the NOAA satellite image data. With access to a workshop at home, Alec has also carried out many of the hardware assembly tasks, as well as assisting with 3D modelling and software development.
Ruben Henri
Co-President
Ruben comes from a background of industrial construction management. He recently became very proficient at 3D modeling and CAD during a summer Co-op and is excited to showcase those skills in the developing ALBATROSS. With a goal of pursuing a career in power distribution, he is very excited about his design of the unique power supply found within ALBATROSS.
Jordon Anderson
Co-President
From completing puzzles and building with Lego at a young age, Jordon always knew he would become an engineer. Jordon brings his organizational skills to ALBATROSS, trying to keep the other's work clean and tidy. Jordon's quick thinking and fast problem-solving skills were utilized to assist others in the development and testing of ALBATROSS.
Thanks to all our supporters.
Throughout the entire development process of ALBATROSS, we had help from outside sources. While most of the Electronics department instructors helped us in some way, we would like to personally thank Justin Curran for helping with PCB design, PCB troubleshooting, and general design recommendations. Also, we would like to thank Kimberly Lemieux for showing us how to write clean, precise documentation. The Preproom staff for always being an invaluable resource and putting up with Ruben spending many many hours at the soldering station. Finally, Max Amsler, Jay Lesosky, and Dustin Boggs at the Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship's radio shop, for allowing us to build and test antennas with their equipment, and sharing their general engineering knowledge with us.