High Altitude Balloon Project
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High Altitude Balloon Project |
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Our project involves the basic design, building and launching of payloads (e.g., scientific experiments, communication devices, cameras) via a high altitude balloon. The flight is tracked through the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and amateur radio. After separating from the balloon, the payload section returns to earth on a parachute and is recovered. |
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Photo Galleries of Recent Launches |
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Google Earth 3D Tracks Requires free Google Earth or Google Earth Plug-In for your browser October 29, 2008 June 29, 2008 Google Maps November 24, 2009 Use the navigation controls to change the view. Click the balloon for time, speed, lat, lon, and altitude info. |
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The B-Cube project is uniquely suited for high schools that want to introduce their students to the near space environment (>30km high) and are interested in a truly hands-on project with significant potential for expansion.