Explorers Post 632 - BalloonSat
Up one levelThis post exposes Explorers to the technology and careers behind satellites by developing and flying a BalloonSat payload for a high altitude balloon.
Our goal is to:
Build, Test, Launch and Recover
a payload to 100,000 ft.
Our next flight is planned for Saturday, 21 April, Sandusky County Regional Airport 10:15 EDST. Meet at the DEB parking lot at 7:00 AM, to leave at 7:15. Check the news item for more information.
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Related Links
- web site lists
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Manuals and Reference material
- Hardware Manuals, Flight Manuals, and other Reference Documents
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2006-07 Season
- information and presentations for 2006-2007 season post meetings
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2004-2005 Season
- Material from the first year of the BalloonSat Post 2004/2005
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4H Images
- Pictures from Courney Gras 4-H project.
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2007 CanSat Competition
- There is an Annual Competition open to high school (and university) groups to build 'Space type' Systems to meet specific specifications.
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21 April Launch Announcement
- Explorer Post 632 is planning a High Altitude Balloon Launch for April 21, at 10:15 EDST. Meet in the DEB Lot at 7:00 AM
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Flt 2007A +27hr Prediction
- Prediction for High Altitude Balloon Flight 2007A. Paths for 1000 ft/min rise rate (the shorter one) and 800 ft/min. Assumes 45 min descent. 30min would be more accurate. Est range 40-45 mi, 135 deg.
