BalloonSat s One key to better math, science, and technology knowledge
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Dec 05, 2014
BalloonSats are one activity that can excite kids in the math, sciences, and engineering. The time you spend helping kids make and launch BalloonSats and analyzing their data will encourage their math, science, and engineering interests.
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BalloonSatsOne key to better math, science, and
technology knowledge
Why BalloonSats?● Near Space Motivates● Simple to Build● No Tracking Equipment or Radio License● Focus on Construction and Data Analysis
The Typical BalloonSat
BalloonSat ConstructionWorkshop
Teams of three or fourTwo days/Four hours
ClassroomTeams of three or four
Two weeks/1 class period
Advanced Students
Student DataWithout APRS With APRS
Potential ProblemsWeather
Hot and Sharp Tools
Wrong Audience
Work Schedules
Liability
BalloonSat Principia
Thorough Documentation
Data Analysis
Ping Pong Stratolites
Example Experiments
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