Project Summary | Project Information |
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For an updated project description, click on the following link for the Project Readiness Package. A high altitude balloon (HAB) is an unmanned observation balloon that ascends to near space with an altitude of approximately 30,000 meters. The electronics within the payload of the balloon is used to collect a wide array of environmental data. Data can be transmitted back to earth using radio communication links. The on-board electronic systems are typically powered by batteries for the duration of the flight. However, long duration flights(days) require more energy to sustain operation than short duration flights(hours).
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Team Members
Member | Major | Role | Contact |
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Stephen Giannotti | Electrical Engineering | Project Manager | slg4811@rit.edu |
William Dorney | Electrical Engineering | Project Scheduling Manager | wjd9033@rit.edu |
Donald Lucas | Mechanical Engineering | Lead Engineer | del1600@rit.edu |
Jacob Emenheiser | Electrical Engineering | Team Facilitator | jbe9510@rit.edu |
Michael Hudak | Computer Engineering | Documentation Manager | mjh1799@rit.edu |
Table of Contents
MSD I | MSD II |
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K2GXT's RITCHIE-1 Links
RITCHIE-1 Flight Build Time-lapse at K2GXT
Acknowledgements
Special Thanks to:
- Dr. Dorin Patru
- Gordon Davies, RIT '92
- Elmgrove Technologies
- Elle Canales - Logo Design
- RIT Amateur Radio Club - K2GXT
- Bergquist - Dispenser and Thermal Gap Filler
- Lowes