Scientific Research Opportunities Using High Altitude Balloons Paul Evenson – Bartol Institute
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Why Fly Balloons?
Apart from the science…. you can meet a better class of people.
Apart from the science…. you can become famous
Apart from the science…. you can roam the wilderness
Apart from the science…. you can develop self discipline
Apart from the science…. you can learn technical skills
Apart from the science…. you can learn about American culture
Scientific Balloon Advantages Can reach “near space”, less than 1 millibar, greater than 160,000 feet Much cheaper than spacecraft Timescales comparable to thesis research “Hands on” experience for students Many applications of techniques
Preparing the Payload
Compatibility Test
On the Launch Vehicle
Inflating the Balloon
Launch Sequence
Descent into a Lake
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And Then You Publish!