Launch #1-Sep 2024 (Bayoon)
- Jonathan Godfrey (RIT Student)
Owned by Jonathan Godfrey (RIT Student)
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
Line order
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