1. Long Duration Balloon Development…
SVALBARD, NORWAY

2. Progression to the LDB program
2003 Launched 6 ARGOS transmitters to investigate the circumpolar trajectories.
2004 Continue with similar investigations on newly designed balloons
2004 First Ultra Light LDB payload from INGV to be launched
Satellite derived wind data supports
Circumpolar trajectory

3. European LDB payloads being developed
2004/2005 – Development of launch area
2005 – Palumbo – Test Launch
2006 – OLIMPO (NOBILE)
2006 – BArSPOrt
2007 – HEXIT (ASI)
2007 – CIRA possible test launches
2007 – BOOMERanG 3

4. International Student Science Development
The Ultra light LDB program offers the future science student multidiscipline studies and
experience through research.
In addition, the developing facility in Longyearbyen, will offer not only stratospheric research opportunities for atmospheric and near space research, but will also be open to ground based experiments.
This program can present hands-on experience in telemetry, physics, electronics, mechanics, and international diplomacy.