We launched from Triangle Math and Science Academy at 11:12am on 17/Oct/2013 for their Science Olympiad team. The entire school came out to watch the launch.
Photos: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjKWenGL
This was a 1600g cell & helium launch.
Launch tracking:
- APRS on 144.39Mhz using the callsign KK4CKL-11
- Spot Tracking
Video of launch: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/39924953
Video from the payload including balloon burst:
Launch forecast 2 hours before launch:
Actual launch track:
Google Earth Track:
Graph of Altitude vs Temperature:
Balloon size at launch vs burst:
| Stage | Time | Altitude | Latitude, Longitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch or First: | 15:12:58 UTC | 506 ft. 0.15 Km | 35.73267, -78.80650 FM05OR | Distance from launch Ascent/Descent Rates |
| Burst or Max Altitude: | 16:42:35 UTC | 113,850 ft. 34.70 Km | 35.96033, -77.78233 FM15CX | 59.5 Mi / 95.7 Km 1265 ft/min |
| Touchdown or Last: | 17:06:27 UTC | 858 ft. 0.26 Km | 36.03017, -77.49817 FM16GA | 76.1 Mi / 122.4 Km 4734 ft/min |