Atmospheric Weather Balloon for Near Space Research

Abstract

Atmospheric Weather Balloon for Near Space Research The Society for S.P.A.C.E. has been working on the development of a weather balloon that will reach a height of 80 to 100 thousand feet and will collect data from the atmosphere. The weather balloon is attached to a Styrofoam box that contains an Arduino board controlling a set of sensors that will measure: temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, wind speed and direction. The data will be collected and transmitted through an Xbee antenna that will provide us with remote monitoring capabilities. The data and images gathered will aid understanding of the characteristics and environment that govern our atmosphere. This balloon will burst once it has reached its maximum volume. A deployment apparatus will eject a parachute for safe recovery. In order to reach space we need to travel through Earth’s atmosphere.This research will provide information necessary for further exploration and means of travel even further.

Authors

• Pastrana, Francisco F Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Grantham, Devonte Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Williams, Shane M Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Law, Jessy Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Nason, Jennifer Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
• Marrnane, Janet Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Keywords

• Aerospace Engineering
• Aviation
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Engineering