Downsizing!

Currently in the process of downsizing the electronics.

The entire data-logger will be the size of the micro processor directly under the quarter.

I will create an entire post about the finished product.

No camera next time. Going for an altitude record!

Special thanks to JTorba (http://kj6wmj.torba.us/)  For his Nano-Trackuino Design.

Discussion Time

Let's discuss the time leading up to, during, and directly after the last launch!

(To be completed)

More Graphs and Data!

For the few people that care, I have gathered a collection of charts and stats that represent data from BOTH flights!

The below data was far different than what we predicted.

So without further dramatization,  here it is!

The below graphs represent a (temperature based on altitude) comparison of flights 1 and 2

The first chart compares external temperatures

 This second chart compares internal payload temperatures

(The above graphs are courtesy of M. Magnus) 

The below graphs represent the temperature and altitudes of ascent and descent.

Launch 2 Flight Path

Second Launch!!!

We Launched Again Today!!!!!

See below for images and data.

Planning for the next launch!

Because of the HUGE success of the first launch we are planning a second launch for some time in December.

After the first launch we noticed that there were a few things that needed to be changed.

We would like to do the following for the next launch:

• Re-rig the parachute
• Launch 2 balloons back to back
• Cut weight
• Add an additional camera
• Build an image stabilizing rig

We are also working on a legitimate website with full tutorials, write-ups, images, and videos. (More on this later)

We want to thank everyone for their support and hope you will join us at our next launch!

God Bless!

Steven and Joey

Just calculated

Maximum speed of decent is 62 Miles/Hr at 20,000 meters above sea level.

Because the parachute did not fully deploy the speed that the payload landed was 20 Miles/Hr