2. LRR Schedule: 09:45Flight ClubFlight Club 09:51SCREAMSCREAM 09:57DSRODSRO 10:03Done

3. Colorado Space Grant Consortium Gateway To Space ASEN / ASTR 2500 Class #26 Gateway To Space ASEN / ASTR 2500 Class #26

4. Announcements: - Today, we will review all the launch logistics - We will sign up for BalloonSat turn in times for Friday - We are now launching at 6:50 and 7:10 AM - We are now launching from Deer Trail, Colorado

5. Announcements:

7. Ready For Flight Cards: - Turn in on Friday, 11-14-08 during final weigh in

8. Announcements: - Payloads need to be turned in by 2:00 PM Friday - Not all team members need to be present - Bring RFF card and proof of compliance - Final weights will be taken and payload left with me - Schedule of available times

9. Turn In Schedule: 1.07:30 Cosmos Cosmos 2. 08:00 Thumbs Up Thumbs Up 3.08:30 TWSS TWSS 4.09:00 Space Monkeys Space Monkeys 5.09:30 DSRO DSRO 6.10:00 Space Debris Space Debris 7.10:30 Zephyr Zephyr 8.11:00 SHIELD SHIELD 9.11:30 Flight Club Flight Club 10.12:00 SCREAM SCREAM 11.12:30 Go Go Gadgets Go Go Gadgets 1:00 – 2:00 Recheck in (if necessary)

10. Weights:

12. One Minute Reports: - Why do we launch in Windsor? - Do you keep our BalloonSats after the semester is over? - What do we do if BalloonSat doesn’t work (rev D) etc? - Can we place a port on outside for basic stamp? - Should we coat entire balloonSat in aluminum tape or is black better? - Can we have a class party soon? - What do we do during the flight and before the chase? - Why aren’t you an astronaut?

13. One Minute Reports: - What is my favorite movie? - What time will people not going on the chase get back? - What is the exact schedule for launch day? - Wouldn’t the LEDs on Zephyr’s balloonsat break off at impact? - Is it bad to breathe in dry ice? - why are we launching so early in the morning? - Lithium batteries? - Do you want us to seal balloonsat before we turn in on Friday?

14. One Minute Reports: - What time do we get back from the chase? - We really need to cut weight any ideas? - How are we getting to Windsor? - Do birds ever run into the Balloonsats or balloon? - What is the procedure for handling our BalloonSats at the recovery site? - How many classified missions have you worked on? - When is the team video due? - Do you recommend going on the chase? - Favorite star wars character and favorite battle?

15. Colorado Space Grant Consortium Launch Logistics Class #21 Launch Logistics Class #21

16. You are about to launch something to the edge of space… - Are you ready? - Launch is in 4 days - Is Time your enemy or your friend? - How would you feel if you had another week?

17. You are about to launch something to the edge of space…

18. Launch Update:

19. - Here are some items we need to cover - Meeting location - Launch site directions - Transportation - Launch day procedures - Chase and Recovery - Miscellaneous, but very important

20. Meeting Location: - Meet in parking lot 436 at 4:30 AM Saturday - Don’t need to meet at CU, can go directly to launch site but be there no later than 6:00 AM. - Be late, be sorry - You needs a ride?

21. Transportation: - Who needs a ride? - 1 CU van - 5 people - 1 person per team - The goal is to have all vehicles stay together

22. Launch Day Procedures:

23. Deer Trail, Colorado : - 36 East, I-270 East, I-70 East, Exit 328

24. - Take a right into town (Cedar) - Left on 3 rd Ave - High School Football Field - Aspen and 3 rd Ave Launch Day Procedures:

25. - Please be very quiet when you arrive - It is Saturday and these folks let us launch in their town Launch Day Procedures:

32. - Just before you reach high school, parking on left Launch Day Procedures:

33. Launch Day: Getting Ready

35. Launch Day: “Stick a fork in it” Ready

36. Launch Day: Ready

37. Launch Day Procedures: - There are several players on the field to ensure our launches are good - Launch Control and Launch Supporters - Launch Coordinator - Payload Launchers - Guppies

38. Launch Day Procedures: - Edge of Space Science Guys - Have fancy radios and usually blue hats - Very nice but run a tight schedule - Don’t drop their control payloads - Don’t congregate in their control room Launch Control and Launch Supporters

39. Launch Day Procedures: Launch Coordinator

40. Launch Day Procedures: Payload Launchers

41. Launch Day Procedures: Payload Launchers What Not To Do At Launch Site…

42. BalloonSats -Typical launch

43. Launch Day Procedures: Payload Launchers What TO DO At Launch Site…

44. Introduction:

45. Launch Day Procedures: Guppies

46. Launch Day Procedures:

47. “Did I flip the switches?” “Did I flip the switches?” Launch Day Procedures:

48. - Dress in layers, you will be outside all day - No bathrooms - Limited access to power - 6:00 Arrive at launch site - 6:10Turn in payloads - 6:15Breakfast is served (bagels & coffee) - 6:30Balloon Fill begins - 6:50Launch I - 7:10Launch II - 7:15Report to chase vehicles - 7:20Begin Chase Launch Day Procedures:

49. Chase and Recovery: - 2006 Predicted

50. Chase and Recovery: - 2006 Predicted

51. Chase and Recovery: - 2007 Predicted

52. Announcements:

53. If you are driving yourself… - Arrive fully fueled and ready to go - Gas Station at exit of in town, not sure on hours - Cars must be in good shape and suitable for highway driving as well as various terrains (4WD recommended) - Recommend sticking with vans - Will be more fun - Speeds can get high… Chase and Recovery:

54. - Speeds can get high… Chase and Recovery:

61. Chase Team: -Chase should be over no later than 3:00 PM -Chase will be as follows: -Each car will be provided a 1 radio to communicate with our lead VANs and 2 detailed maps -Each CU van will have 2 tracking systems including GPS and real-time telemetry from balloon

62. -Demonstration: Using a FRS Radio Chase and Recovery:

67. - Make sure you bring the following: - Pants - Good shoes, no sandals - Sun Block - Hat - Light Jacket or wind breaker - Sun Glasses - Relieve yourself before launch, no time after launch - Don’t drink too much on the ride - Lunch and water will be in the vans after launch Chase and Recovery:

70. - Be prepared to have fun - Be prepared for a hike - Wait for permission before entering landing site - Rural Coloradoans are “packin heat” - Don’t wander to far from landing site Chase and Recovery:

71. - When reaching actual landing site, please wait for everyone to have a chance to see landing orientation before handling hardware Chase and Recovery:

72. Landing Site:

73. Miscellaneous: - Don’t break it now - Don’t let the smoke out

74. Miscellaneous: - Don’t give up now, do what it takes to get it done - You will remember this event for the rest of your life

75. Miscellaneous: - We will be going directly back to campus - After a few relief stops - Check for final launch NO/GO status at 303-492-4750 after 9:00 PM Friday -Lost, running late, call 303-378-4765

76. Miscellaneous: Gateway 2007 (5 min)

77. Colorado Space Grant Consortium Questions? Class #21 Questions? Class #21

78. Delay Start Feature

79. - IMPORTANT: Make sure computer time and date is correct! HOBO Delayed Start Feature

81. Hands-on: Temperature & Solar Experiments - Select Delay Start - Set the date and time - Select Start

82. Unplug PC cable from HOBO HOBO Delayed Start Feature

83. Balloon Attachment

84. - Balloon attachment tube hole should run through center of box on non- opening side - Make hole diameter as close to tube diameter as possible - Secure with paper clip - Make sure paper clip does not interfere with inner diameter Balloon Attachment

88. Colorado Space Grant Consortium Questions? Class #21 Questions? Class #21