Recap of EOSS-69

Recap of EOSS-69

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Launch Site - Deer Trail
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Launch Point: 39.6114� lat.   -104.0426� long.
Ascent Rate: 1001 feet per minute
Descent Rate: 915 feet per minute
Altitude: 5203.41206554 feet
Predicted Landing Site
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Landing Point: 39.1043� lat.  -103.475� long.
Altitude: 4501.31232908 feet
Flight Time: 131 Minutes
Bearing: 138.9� True
Range: 46.3 Mi.
Actual Landing Site
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Landing Point: 39.2303� lat.  -103.7892� long.
Bearing: 152.7� True
Range: 29.6 Mi.
Difference from Predicted to Actual Landing Site
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Bearing: 297.5� True
Range: 18.9 Mi.

LAUNCH TIME: 07:34 am MST, 13:34 UTC

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EOSS Frequencies:

  • APRS
    • 145.600 MHz
      • ID = K�ANI-11
      • Cutdown system
      • new system being tested (first flight)
    • 445.975 MHz
      • ID = K�YUK-11
      • Backup APRS

Flight Systems:

EOSS-69

Balloon Manufacturer Scientific Sales
Balloon Type latex
Balloon Size 1500 gram
Payload 14.9 Lbs. (8 balloon sats)
Free Lift % 25%
Ascent Rate  1063.016 fpm
Descent Rate  1096.19 fpm measured prior to touchdown
Parachute 70 in. diameter (HM-2)
Peak Altitude 97018 ft. ASL
Launch Conditions windy from the SE caused false lift fill problems

 

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