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== High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Dec 3, 2011 Launch (FHSU Phys 100 class project) ==
== High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Dec 3 Launch (FHSU Phys 100 class project) ==
 
  
  

Revision as of 11:52, 17 November 2011

High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Dec 3, 2011 Launch (FHSU Phys 100 class project)

Latex Weather Balloon ($90), mass = 1.2 kg, 10ft diameter at release, 30 ft diameter at burst

Specifications:

Nominal lift: 7.6 lbs Maximum lift: 15 lbs Nominal burst altitude: 115,000 ft

Payload Recovery Parachute ($55), 6ft, http://www.the-rocketman.com

Specifications:

Weight: Descent speed: 6.5 lb (15.65 ft/s) 8 lb (17.67 ft/s) 11.5 lb (20.82 ft/s) 17 lb (25.32 ft/s)


Digital Camera, Canon PowerShot D10, ($270)

Specifications:

12.1 MP Waterproof Digital Camera with 3x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.5-Inch LCD

Using a 4 Gb sd card

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