Development of High Altitude Sprite Imagery Capability - Bruski
Development of High Altitude Sprite Imagery Capability - Bruski
Development of High Altitude Sprite Imagery Capability - Bruski
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ecome neutrally buoyant. After 4-6 hours, the main balloon will be cut away as helium will begin to diffuse<br />
through the walls <strong>of</strong> the balloon and the system begins to sink. This flight will be the final flight before the system<br />
becomes operational and long duration flights studying sprites are possible. Finally, a new spring scale was acquired<br />
to allow precise measurements <strong>of</strong> lift which will enable a more accurate relation between ascent rate and the amount<br />
<strong>of</strong> helium in the balloon.<br />
Appendix A<br />
Balloon Ground Tracks and GPS Coordinates<br />
Figure A1.Balloon Trajectory Forecast for Flight One<br />
Figure A2. Balltrack Online Forecast Flight One*<br />
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