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Jason Krueger
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Near-Space Student Micro-controller Choices
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kenneth Schnautz Mar 27, 2011.
Paper Airplanes Fly Hundreds of Miles in Near-Space
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Shargel Feb 8, 2011.
High-Altitude Balloon Science Experiments
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Matt Shargel Feb 8, 2011.
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Jason Krueger replied to Bernhard Beck-Winchatz's discussion 'Contour HD Camera'
Thanks Bernhard!!! That is a great deal. I am going to pick up two more cameras.
- Jason
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Kenneth Schnautz replied to Jason Krueger's discussion 'Near-Space Student Micro-controller Choices'
The Trimble Lassen iQ worked wonderfully. I've got a really nice plot of altitude vs. time with data sent from the GPS to the microcomputer (and logged on an SD card).
Kenneth Schnautz replied to Jason Krueger's discussion 'Near-Space Student Micro-controller Choices'
Well, the Trimble Lassen iQ has arrived and our pod can now determine its altitude! Works great so far.
Jason Krueger replied to Michael Sibbernsen's discussion 'The House From UP! "For Real"'
That is amazing!!!! I would love to be the FAA guy taking the call for that NOTAM.
Jason
2011 Academic High Altitude Conference at Iowa State University
June 20, 2011 at 9am to June 24, 2011 at 12pm
The 2011 Academic High Altitude Conference has been set for June 22-24 at Iowa State University (ISU).We will also have workshops on June 20-21 (June 20 beginner, June 21 advanced) at ISU.More details will be coming soonSee More
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L. Paul Verhage commented on Jason Krueger's blog post 'My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)'
Here's a script that will record a photograph every time there is +5V ont he USB cable. It comes form the website, http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/USB_Remote_Cable
@title Remote buttonwhile 1 wait_click 1 if is_key…
L. Paul Verhage replied to Jason Krueger's discussion 'Near-Space Student Micro-controller Choices'
An easy and inexpensive micro is the PICAXE line. I have several flight computer kits for BalloonSats that use the PICAX-18X (now 18M2) and even the PICAXE-08M. Being programmed in BASIC, they are very easy to use. They even have built in ADCs,…
L. Paul Verhage commented on Jason Krueger's blog post 'My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)'
It is a script. I'll have to copy it when I get home and bring it in. I should also be able to find it again on the Internet.
The nice thing about it is that it waits for +5V over its USB. I suppose someone could write a script that does…
Jason Krueger commented on Jason Krueger's blog post 'My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)'
Paul - Would this "Remote USB Code" be a script? Can you post a link to an example for people?
Thank you,
Jason
L. Paul Verhage commented on Jason Krueger's blog post 'My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)'
Don't forget the remote USB code. That program lets you control when the camera takes a picture by sending a five volt pulse over the mini USB port. Using it permits a flight computer to trigger the Canon.
Onwards and Upwards
Bernhard Beck-Winchatz commented on Jason Krueger's blog post 'My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)'
Very cool, Jason! There is also an article by Paul Verhage in Nuts and Volts, September 2010, pp. 68-71 about using the CHDK on a balloon.
Another cool thing about the Canon cameras is that they are very sensitive in the near-infrared.…
Kenneth Schnautz replied to Jason Krueger's discussion 'Near-Space Student Micro-controller Choices'
I've decided on the Trimble Lassen iQ. Now I just have to figure out how to use it...
Ken
Kenneth Schnautz commented on Jason Krueger's blog post 'My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)'
Yep! We've done this in the past as well. Be sure to check the list of compatible cameras!
We sent a Canon up last spring using CHDK. If only it hadn't plummeted 4000 feet to its death...
Steve Spicklemire commented on Jason Krueger's blog post 'My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)'
Cool! reminds me.. I hope you got our command module in the mail! ;-)
take care,
-steve
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My Expirence with Near-Space Digital Camera (CHDK Hack)
A few years ago the only way to get pictures from Near-Space was to buy a digital camera cut it open and connect a microprocessor to take pictures every 10 seconds or so. This would destroy the camera and given the harsh environment of Near-Space would work half the time. Recently I have been using HD video cameras to get images, but there is something really nice about digital pictures which you can just pull off the card and attach to an e-mail.
I wanted to take digital…
ContinuePosted on February 18, 2011 at 4:50pm — 7 Comments
Free Easy Video Editing Software For Balloon Flights
I recently found a free video editing (or Capturing) software. The software is called Video Edit Master V1.8 can be found at:
http://software.tutorialsroom.com/video-edit-master/
This software allowed me to step through the flight video intervals of "Normal Speed", 1 second and Frame by Frame. You can save individual frames as JPGs as you go along.
Here are some pictures I captured:…
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http://software.tutorialsroom.com/video-edit-master/
This software allowed me to step through the flight video intervals of "Normal Speed", 1 second and Frame by Frame. You can save individual frames as JPGs as you go along.
Here are some pictures I captured:…
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Posted on November 18, 2009 at 4:32pm — 1 Comment
High-Altitude Balloon Lift
After conducting many launches and seeing high-altitude balloons tangled in trees, buildings and power lines minutes after launch, I would like to share some of the techniques I use to calculate lift of a high-altitude balloon.
The general rule for determining lift need for a high-altitude balloon to carry a payload into Near-Space is to multiply the entire payload weight by 1.5. (e.g. a 10 lb payload would require the balloon lift to be 15 lbs.) The lift need to carry the payload is… Continue
The general rule for determining lift need for a high-altitude balloon to carry a payload into Near-Space is to multiply the entire payload weight by 1.5. (e.g. a 10 lb payload would require the balloon lift to be 15 lbs.) The lift need to carry the payload is… Continue
Posted on September 9, 2009 at 4:50pm — 2 Comments
2009 June High Altitude Balloon Workshop
June 2nd 2009 -- StratoStar Systems and Taylor University concluded a very successful High-Altitude Balloon Workshop funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). Attendees came from 17 institutions across the country.
The purpose of the workshop was to help professors of Undergraduate students to implement high-altitude balloon launches in to their curriculum in order to provide an exciting hands-on application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Payloads… Continue
The purpose of the workshop was to help professors of Undergraduate students to implement high-altitude balloon launches in to their curriculum in order to provide an exciting hands-on application of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Payloads… Continue
Posted on June 3, 2009 at 11:46am
High-Altitude Ballooning Equipment and TSA
Last year I presented a report on the HALO I project at the National Space Grant Directors meeting in DC. The presentation went well and I met John Kosmatka the director of the California Space Grant and professor at University of California - San Diego (UCSD). After about 6 moths John contacted me to conduct a launch with his students in CA.
Matt Garver and myself made it to the airport on time, went through security with no problems. We were sitting at our gate when we heard this,… Continue
Matt Garver and myself made it to the airport on time, went through security with no problems. We were sitting at our gate when we heard this,… Continue
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 10:30pm
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 5:33pm on January 5, 2011,
Lars-Olov Jonsson said… Hi Jason,
Yes I have been working with balloon launches for 11 years now, and the biggest payload was probably SUNRISE 2300 Kilogram and totally flight weight of 6500 Kilograms, balloon size was 1.2 miljon cubic meters and the flight started at ESRANGE i Kiruna, Sweden and after 7 days SUNRISE landed in Canada safely.
Please if you have any questions regarding electronics or other stuff regarding ballooning, drop me a line here and I can try and answer you.
I´m also working with developing Telemetry system and power system for balloon payloads.
Soon I will put up more pictures and movies from our flights.
My best regards
Lars Olov Jonsson
System engineer telemetry and payloads
SSC Sweden
- At 9:45am on March 6, 2009,
Howard Brooks said… - Jason,
We should be able to fly the HALO II pod. Launch is planned for 10 AM local time on the 12th.
We're also flying a sensor for Optical Technology that I like to get close to 100 kft.
Probably means a 1000 ft/min ascent and a fairly long path.
I'd need the pod by Wednesday.
Howard
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