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BalloonSat s One tool to teach STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) L. Paul Verhage 8 July 2013
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BalloonSats. One tool to teach STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) L. Paul Verhage. 8 July 2013. Why BalloonSats?. ● Near Space Motivates ● Simple to Build ● No Tracking Equipment or Radio License ● Focus on Construction and Data Analysis. A Typical BalloonSat. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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BalloonSatsOne tool to teach STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and math) L. Paul Verhage
8 July 2013
Why BalloonSats?● Near Space Motivates● Simple to Build● No Tracking Equipment or Radio License● Focus on Construction and Data Analysis
A 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
