Status: Complete / Recovered
High altitude [meteorological] balloon flight. Short duration, conducted over UK mainland with the purpose of advancing capability, generating publicity and preparing for more advanced missions.
Primary
Secondary
Intended profile, for actual profile see Mission Outcome.
Callsign | MSPPi1 |
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Launch | |
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Date | 13/11/2016 |
Location | Hanging Gate Inn, Macclesfield |
Landing | |
Duration | 2h 30m |
Location |
Electronics Package EP-02
Core | Tx Radio |
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GPS | |
Raspberry Pi | |
Power Unit (c/w Batteries) | |
Environmental Sensors | None |
Performance Sensors | Unknown |
Additional Equipment | Camera [standalone] drawing power from separate cells |
388g payload
0g parachute
Direct tracking will be achieved using Tracking Kit TK-M2.
Indirect flight tracking will be achieved using HAB community online resources.
Launch tracking will be done with own equipment
Example payload string : “$$MSPpi1,347,19:41:58,53.48425,-2.23625,00037,0,0,11,33.1,0.0,0.000*0A83”
Awaiting mission completion.
Summary Awaiting mission completion.
Discussion Awaiting mission completion.
PITS shield manual : http://www.pi-in-the-sky.com/data/uploads/pits-manual.pdf
Raw flight info is here : https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17KtejNTjdhakAj6PfUhosDzlyFxk0V2Bqi2BD3hmT1g/edit?usp=sharing