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Life in the Stratosphere question 3 messages
The papers we have read from others who have attempted this have all used air pumps to draw air over a filter. I had purchased a computer fan rated to draw 120 CFM through the system. Our system is co
The papers we have read from others who have attempted this have all used air pumps to draw air over a filter. I had purchased a computer fan rated to draw 120 CFM through the system. Our system is co
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By Larry
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Experience with Beitian BN-220 GPS with HABs?
Hey Gang, Does anyone have experience flying a Beitian BN-220 GPS with a HAB? I use them routinely for RC Airplanes and drones. They're quite inexpensive from Banggood. I >think< I flew one on a HAB a
Hey Gang, Does anyone have experience flying a Beitian BN-220 GPS with a HAB? I use them routinely for RC Airplanes and drones. They're quite inexpensive from Banggood. I >think< I flew one on a HAB a
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By Michael Hojnowski
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This year's meeting. 5 messages
Starting to think about this year's GPSL. Any thoughts yet on if it will be an in person meeting? I believe this year was planned for Spaceport Indiana. With more of us getting the Covid shot in perso
Starting to think about this year's GPSL. Any thoughts yet on if it will be an in person meeting? I believe this year was planned for Spaceport Indiana. With more of us getting the Covid shot in perso
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By Jerry
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Historical data 6 messages
Where can I find historical data for balloon launches? Looking for June 20, 2019 over Kansas City, Missouri from 2 pm to 9 pm. Thank you! -- Margie Kay Missouri MUFON Assistant State Director Webmaste
Where can I find historical data for balloon launches? Looking for June 20, 2019 over Kansas City, Missouri from 2 pm to 9 pm. Thank you! -- Margie Kay Missouri MUFON Assistant State Director Webmaste
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By Margie Kay
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Needs some help in Nigeria 3 messages
Does anyone know, or can anyone recommend a ham in Nigeria? I am working with a group to launch balloons around the world on the equinox for education. A group has reached out from Nigeria but they do
Does anyone know, or can anyone recommend a ham in Nigeria? I am working with a group to launch balloons around the world on the equinox for education. A group has reached out from Nigeria but they do
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By Ted Tagami
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Lawn chair Larry
A man with a dream that many of us remember. A Boy with a Dream Became a Man with Balloons. Meet Lawn Chair Larry - Page 14 of 21 - Fresh Edits A Boy with a Dream Became a Man with Balloons. Meet Lawn
A man with a dream that many of us remember. A Boy with a Dream Became a Man with Balloons. Meet Lawn Chair Larry - Page 14 of 21 - Fresh Edits A Boy with a Dream Became a Man with Balloons. Meet Lawn
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By Mark Garrett
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Circuit boards for pico balloon trackers 11 messages
Question for those of you building ultra-small trackers for pico balloons: What thickness of FR4 boards are you using, and where do you get them manufactured? Many shops will build 0.0625" thick, but
Question for those of you building ultra-small trackers for pico balloons: What thickness of FR4 boards are you using, and where do you get them manufactured? Many shops will build 0.0625" thick, but
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By Chuck KG5CA
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Google's Loon project coming to an end 7 messages
https://medium.com/loon-for-all/loon-draft-c3fcebc11f3f Cost wasn't sustainable. 73 de Mark N9XTN Virus-free. www.avg.com
https://medium.com/loon-for-all/loon-draft-c3fcebc11f3f Cost wasn't sustainable. 73 de Mark N9XTN Virus-free. www.avg.com
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By Mark Conner N9XTN
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PENS-10p. It’s a Wrap 5 messages
It’s great to see 170 Jefferson 5th graders receive their “World Travelers” certificate documenting 4 trips around the world for our Pico Balloon, PENS-10p. During these past 2 months the students lea
It’s great to see 170 Jefferson 5th graders receive their “World Travelers” certificate documenting 4 trips around the world for our Pico Balloon, PENS-10p. During these past 2 months the students lea
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By Mike, n0mpm
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Radiosonde launch in 67 mph winds
https://twitter.com/NWSGlasgow/status/1349505642164195329 First one popped, second one made it after doing some extra surface data readings. 73 de Mark N9XTN Virus-free. www.avg.com
https://twitter.com/NWSGlasgow/status/1349505642164195329 First one popped, second one made it after doing some extra surface data readings. 73 de Mark N9XTN Virus-free. www.avg.com
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By Mark Conner N9XTN
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Cutdown device? 7 messages
I am making progress on the "Life in the Stratosphere" experiment. I am not sure I am convinced but we have decided "life" might be falling off the balloon. So we don't want to start collecting until
I am making progress on the "Life in the Stratosphere" experiment. I am not sure I am convinced but we have decided "life" might be falling off the balloon. So we don't want to start collecting until
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By Larry
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Surfs Up 9 Flight Report/The Selfie Mission 2 messages
Greetings! The Selfie Mission, conceived in 2013, started with simple experiments. Over a multi-year period, the design and payload emerged into something flyable. I invite you to read this brief revi
Greetings! The Selfie Mission, conceived in 2013, started with simple experiments. Over a multi-year period, the design and payload emerged into something flyable. I invite you to read this brief revi
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By Chief Surfer
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2010 GPSL Webex recordings 7 messages
I found the recordings in the archive that Keith had sent me. They're in a weird format so I'll work on getting them converted and uploaded to Youtube. In the meantime the 2014 got posted to my YouTub
I found the recordings in the archive that Keith had sent me. They're in a weird format so I'll work on getting them converted and uploaded to Youtube. In the meantime the 2014 got posted to my YouTub
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By Zack Clobes W0ZC
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Heartfelt Gratitude
Hello GPSL Friends, This is a nice note of gratitude for Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) support for two flights Saturday, November 8, 2020 (eoss.org). This is message serves as a reminder that if you w
Hello GPSL Friends, This is a nice note of gratitude for Edge of Space Sciences (EOSS) support for two flights Saturday, November 8, 2020 (eoss.org). This is message serves as a reminder that if you w
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By Marty Griffin
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Anybody looking at SpaceX's Starlink?
I have been wondering if this might be a way to get a high speed link to a balloon. Full time video might be interesting. My guess is the equipment might be pretty heavy Jerry Gable Balloon Flight Pre
I have been wondering if this might be a way to get a high speed link to a balloon. Full time video might be interesting. My guess is the equipment might be pretty heavy Jerry Gable Balloon Flight Pre
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By Jerry
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Project Loon post 2 messages
An interesting post from the Project Loon folks on their floater. It includes some time lapse of a burst. Ah to have a budget like that... https://medium.com/loon-for-all/312-days-in-the-stratosphere-
An interesting post from the Project Loon folks on their floater. It includes some time lapse of a burst. Ah to have a budget like that... https://medium.com/loon-for-all/312-days-in-the-stratosphere-
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By Chuck Kimball
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Fw: Open positions @ World View
------ Forwarded Message -------- From: World View <info@...> Date: 10/20/2020 9:41:59 AM Subject: Open positions @ World View To: Jack Crabtree <jscra@...> Apply now! Hello World View Researchers Mai
------ Forwarded Message -------- From: World View <info@...> Date: 10/20/2020 9:41:59 AM Subject: Open positions @ World View To: Jack Crabtree <jscra@...> Apply now! Hello World View Researchers Mai
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By Jack Crabtree
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Don Piccard, balloon pioneer, is dead at 94 3 messages
nytimes.com Don Piccard, a Pioneer Who Soared, Is Dead at 94 By Penelope Green He was balloon royalty, the son of scientist parents who reached the stratosphere. He went on to build balloons — and set
nytimes.com Don Piccard, a Pioneer Who Soared, Is Dead at 94 By Penelope Green He was balloon royalty, the son of scientist parents who reached the stratosphere. He went on to build balloons — and set
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By Hank Riley
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More links to the Smithsonian Institute pico balloon launches
Here's the Twitter feed showing some of the students, teachers and hams launching the 11 pico balloons today. https://twitter.com/search?q=BalloonLaunchLive&src=typed_query The main page of the Smiths
Here's the Twitter feed showing some of the students, teachers and hams launching the 11 pico balloons today. https://twitter.com/search?q=BalloonLaunchLive&src=typed_query The main page of the Smiths
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By Bill Brown
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Multiple pico balloon launches across the US sponsored by the Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian Institute launched 11 of my APRS Skytracker boards from schools across the US an hour or two ago. Here's the Habhub link showing all of the balloons in the air: https://tracker.habhub.
The Smithsonian Institute launched 11 of my APRS Skytracker boards from schools across the US an hour or two ago. Here's the Habhub link showing all of the balloons in the air: https://tracker.habhub.
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By Bill Brown
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