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
Jobs:
Ballooner 1: Jonathan
Ballooner 2: Dean
Photographer: Louis
Tracking/Chase: Brax,
PR person:Louis,
Planning Links:
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