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First high-altitude balloon flight: lots learned
What is High Altitude Ballooning (HAB)? Build a computer with a GPS receiver and a radio transmitter, attach it to a big balloon full of helium, and let go. It rises up into the atmosphere, and as the air gets … Continue reading
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My first radio contact from a high altitude balloon
I’ve been watching – with awe – the number of high altitude balloon (HAB) launches there are here in the UK, and thinking about building my own and sending it up. Last month I went up to Cambridge for the … Continue reading