Friday morning update 17-Sep-04 09:25
Randy Collander has given us the go for tomorrow's launch so be sure to listen in to this evening's Tracking and Recovery net to get the latest details on tactical assignments.
LAUNCH DATE: September 18, 2004 (alternates Sept. 19, Sept. 25, Sept. 26)
Because of the large balloon envelope, excellent surface weather conditions are an absolute must for this flight. Thus, the three alternate launch dates.
LAUNCH TIME: 07:00 am MDT (13:00 UTC)
The large envelop being used for this flight requires near calm conditions to launch, so the window opens at 7 am but a hold may be instituted if better surface conditions are expected.
LAUNCH SITE: Meadow Lake Airport, CO (directions here)
Please review the directions page if you plan to attend the launch in person. It maps out the airport's strict restrictions on where you can drive).
Global Frequencies
all freqs below tentative
EOSS-84 (EOSS Frequencies)
EOSS-84 (FSL Frequencies)
EOSS-84
Balloon Manufacturer | Raven |
Balloon Type | plastic |
Balloon Size | 19,000 cu. ft. |
Payload | 28 lbs (Gains only) |
Free Lift % | calculated at fill |
Ascent Rate | 1000 fpm estimated |
Descent Rate | 900 fpm estimated |
Parachute | 10 ft. diameter |
Peak Altitude | determined after flight |
Launch Conditions | determined at launch |
Preliminary
Posted the night before the flight.
Location | Grid X | Grid Y |
---|---|---|
Falcon | 2.7 | 5 |
Genoa | 62 | 29 |
Flagler | 85 | 30.1 |
Byers | 23 | 58 |
Last Chance | 56.4 | 60 |
Meadow Lake (launch) | 4.3 | 5.6 |
Predicted Touchdown | 58 | 32.8 |
Tactical | Callsign | Name | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Alpha | N�NDM | Larry | coordinator |
Alpha (b) | W�CBH | Benjie | |
Bravo | K�JLZ | Jim | |
Bravo (b) | K�AEM | Richard | |
Charlie | KC�RPS | Jim | |
Charlie (b) | W�NFW | George | |
Delta | WA�GEH | Marty | |
Echo | K�ANN | Ann | |
Foxtrot | KI�DZ | Mary Frances | |
Golf | NQ�R | Randy | |
Hotel | K�ANI | Larry | |
India | N�LP | Nick | Ground Station |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) plans to fly an experiment aimed at testing a piece of hardware intended for use onboard the GAINS balloons.
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