Spring 2018 Denise Buckner, Peter Henson AESIR (Atmospheric and Experimental Student Initiated Research) Ballooning Spring 2018 Denise Buckner, Peter Henson
Welcome Introductions What is high altitude ballooning? Applications
Upcoming projects USIP launch HASP launches Fargo megalaunch Spring Hab mission launch
USIP Undergraduate Student Instrumentation Platform NASA sponsored project UND team is launching a thermasonde Collaboration with AtSci, EE, CE Space Studies providing launch only Two upcoming weekend launches as soon as the weather clears
HASP Launches High Altitude Student Platform NASA sponsored project 12 teams fly on NASA balloon in September UND/UNF team has flown on every past launch UNF fabricates ozone and smog sensors (3), UND provides flight testing and science team Focus on nocturnal vs daytime ozone profiles Multiple launches throughout the semester
West Fargo Megalaunch STEM education outreach project Space Grant Sponsored Provide launch platform for middle schools in the area Spring launch
ILMAH Launch Weather balloon EVA launch from the Hab NASA EPSCoR sponsored Will expand upon last fall’s launch Crewmembers fabricate a radiosonde in the Hab, then fill, launch, and track More extensive payload package and fill tools Possible rover involvement Spring launch (likely late April)
New Resources!! New website Launch request forms Ballooning pre launch checklists NASA media release forms FARs (Federal Acquisition Regulations) New Facebook page (AESIR High Altitude Ballooning) Videos on Space Grant YouTube (North Dakota Space Grant) Google Calendar
Other projects Sensors and raspberry pi devices Cutdown mechanisms (nichrome wire and modifying razor blade eclipse cutdown) Payload designs, especially for HASP New redundant iridium satellite tracking system Ozone profile analysis Fill tools Your ideas
Other upcoming events Safety Seminar HAM radio meeting with SARA FAR interpretation Tethered fill training Overview for new procedures and roles
Questions?
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