High-Level Project Summary
We start the challenge with nothing about the high altitude balloon hence we plan to carry lots of stuffs as our payload, however we realize the relations with in the payload, parachute and the balloon is very much important. It can be simulated on HabHub.Next, we consult the professors for the sensor modules which are lighter and the camera is optional for the project. After determining the payload, the parachute, balloons as well as the power boost for devices we search on large website to collect our materials to form BOM. Further, predict the recovery path with CUSF are essential to recycle them. Before launching we have to apply for legal flight, and inform the government.
Link to Project "Demo"
Link to Final Project
Detailed Project Description
To get closer to the space and to realize our first space dream, we’ve come up with a feasible lesson plan to carry out our project-to launch a high-altitude balloon and retrieve it back to get the record we need.
The first challenge for us is to find all the materials we need in the most reasonable price. Therefore, we googled and compared the price of all materials. Then we got a list with the best price at the last minute.
Second, we found it difficult to decide the size of weather balloons and parachute. How much weight can a helium balloon lift? What kind of gadget still works well in the sky when the temperature cools down? To solve the problems we have looked for some successful cases and learned from the professors.
Then, assembling our payload and fill helium in our weather balloons confused us as well. To understand the regulations of releasing a weather balloon, we contact with the local government.
Finally, through the inquiry process, we are able to plan our lesson plan with 5E model. We learned that an appropriate model is important to a successful class!
Space Agency Data
From the report" Students Send Balloons to the Stratosphere"
We understand
Skills from many fields are developed in the Balloon project, including:
- Communications and telemetry
- Problem solving
- Power and battery issues
- Tracking
- Flight Prediction
- Coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Payload can carry:
- Humidity measurements
- Light and temperature sensors
From the "Glossary
We understand
CSBF: Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility - a NASA-sponsored facility in Palestine, Texas, which launches many of the agency's large, unmanned, high-altitude research balloons.
Payload – The science instrument that the balloon lifts to the stratosphere; it could be a telescope or other instrument. Some facts about payloads
From the website Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility
We understand " NASA Standard Design Ballon Load and Altitude Curves
Hackathon Journey
After collecting some data from NASA, our members discussed what to make or do first. When we saw the high-altitude balloon, it caught our attention and expanded our horizon! That’s why we chose it. During our discussion, we found that there are so many details that we need to deal with. Therefore, we did some background research and googled some information like watching other videos and visit scientific website to learn how to relate what we have known with the unknown.
Next, we aimed to come up with a feasible lesson plan for a 5 session class in high school. To do it, we used the information we found to design different activities and worksheets for the target students. Through the process, we gradually learned the concept and the theory of the near space balloon.
The purpose of attending this project is to overcome our ‘fear’ of science. However, the lack of profession background knowledge discouraged us a little bit. We didn’t have enough time to consult with professors, either. Luckily, you provide the consult section with experienced assistants. Peer discussion also makes us reach consensus. In a word, think-pair-share works well for us.
Our soaring spirits didn’t allow us to give this project up. That’s the most valuable lesson to learn in this Hackathon Journey!! We’d like to say thank you to NASA who keeps encouraging people to dream big!
References
How to calculate Burst Altitude for Balloons and Habhub Overview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvz5LwjxHi8
Students send balloons to the stratosphere
https://www.nasa.gov/centers/glenn/technology/explorers_balloons.html
Untamedscience
https://untamedscience.com/blog/gopro-to-space/
HabHub
Balloon Trajectory Forecasts
http://weather.uwyo.edu/upperair/balloon_traj.html
CUSF Landing Predictor 2.5
http://predict.habhub.org/#!/uuid=f4b5048c167565f3243a0d33c0432508f8f7cc32
Regulations for the HAB in Taiwan:
file:///Users/chengjie/Downloads/%C2%AA%C3%BE%C2%A5%C3%B31-1071220%C2%BC%C3%90%C2%B7%C3%87%C2%B2%C3%95_%C3%97_q%C2%BC%C3%B6%C2%AE%C3%B0%C2%B2yQA%C2%A7%C2%B9%C2%A6%C2%A8%C2%AA%C2%A9_2142_094738.pdf
Tags
#HAB #lowcost #payload #balloon #parachute #launch #recovery #habhub #CUSF #passion #challenge #lessonplan
Global Judging
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