Reaching for Space: Unmanned Balloon Flight

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Reaching for SpaceUnmanned Balloon Flight

• Ben Gelb
• 6.UAT, Spring 2006

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Why Fly a Balloon?

• Weather Forecasting
• Atmospheric Research
• Communications
• Aerial Photography
• Fun!

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Getting off the Ground

• Balloon

Recovery System (Parachute)
Payload
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Payload Specifics

• Take photos of Earth
• Communicate system status and position by radio
• Get home safely!