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Launch goals:

  • Prove we can launch and recover a basic balloon payload

  • Get video to show off to deans

  • (Stretch) Test BBL box and any other hardware ready for testing as long as it does not compromise the mission

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Tracking/Chase: Brax,

PR person:Louis,

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Planning Links:

BOM

Checklist

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Planning Checklist

  •  Fill out BOM with items already owned
  •  Look over and revise checklist for this launch specifically
  •  Identify whose available to transport the helium (Mary has access to truck with advanced notice)
  •  Design runcam module Dean O'Brien (RIT Student) Jonathan Godfrey (RIT Student)
  •  Hold meeting to:
    •  Determine recovery method (Use sonde parachute or our own solution)
    •  Determine the order of payloads on line
    •  Familiarize members with part 101
    •  Explain the launching procedure to members, what was learned from blindspot, and take suggestions on changes
    •  Identify & assign other action items for first launch
  •  Expand planning checklist

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Balloon: Is a kaymont 600g balloon

Parachute: Normal sonde parachute reinforced

THE Sphere: A foam sphere trying out if it works for recovery

Sonde: A reprogrammed sonde freq: TBD, protocol: HORUSV2

Runcam module: Deans little module for the camera, don't know what direction to point it yet

Radar: A retro reflective disc that may or may not be included, the call will be made a day or 2 before launch