Sorry for the delay. The NSP flight #3 video is now uploaded. The recap shows the payload at takeoff, 20kft,40kft,60ft,apogee and landing. Apogee and recovery system development occurs at 2:52 in the video.
Flight 3 Video
Friday, April 1, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Flight 3: Officially 75,560ft
The Near Space Photographer officially broke its old record ascending to 75,560ft even with a payload increase of nearly 1lb!
The central valley had completely clear skies allowing the NSP to see roughly 200 miles of coastline in a single frame. Appearing to be clouds is Sierra Neveda range in the east.
Video to come shortly but for now a few frames from the HD camera . Photos after the jump..
The central valley had completely clear skies allowing the NSP to see roughly 200 miles of coastline in a single frame. Appearing to be clouds is Sierra Neveda range in the east.
Video to come shortly but for now a few frames from the HD camera . Photos after the jump..
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Flight 3 to launch later today
The Near Space Photographer is launching today! Follow this link to track the flight in real time. Tracking will begin around 12pm and launch to occur about 1pm. You can tell when its in the air.Click here for real-time tracking or copy this link into the address bar http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0W5ZoRzxNnLHBYhqSi5lvtQWdHHK6e7qH
The payload for this flight:
-GPS
-HD Camera (1080p)
-micro camera
-on-board computer
I'm expecting to have some great footage with the new camera. Stay tuned...
The payload for this flight:
-GPS
-HD Camera (1080p)
-micro camera
-on-board computer
I'm expecting to have some great footage with the new camera. Stay tuned...
Friday, February 11, 2011
Flight 2 Results
Flight #2 of the Near Space Photographer (NSP) was a success! The goal of this test was to prove the flight readiness of the on-board computer and modifications to the recovery system to improve reliability. Recorded apogee at 27,669ft. Total flight time of 52 minutes.
Below are a few snapshots from the full length video. Video to come soon. Photos after the jump..
Below are a few snapshots from the full length video. Video to come soon. Photos after the jump..
Saturday, February 5, 2011
tracking
tracking has been started for NSP flight 2. we will be launching for Barstow. http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0W5ZoRzxNnLHBYhqSi5lvtQWdHHK6e7qH
Friday, February 4, 2011
NSP Flight 2
With ideal weather conditions and a need to test the on-board flight computer we will be launching this coming Saturday (02-05-2011) around noon.
The balloon to be used is not a weather balloon as altitude is not the goal for this launch. In addition to testing the flight readiness of the newly installed on-board computer we will be testing the redesigned payload enclosure. Specifically, the payload enclosure has been redesigned to allow it to rotate independently from the chute and balloon. Pending testing later today of the gps unit the landing gear may or may not be removed for Flight 2.
Fridays gps testing as well as Flight 2 will be updated continuously for everyone to view. Click here to view real time gps tracking
Stay tuned for video footage
The balloon to be used is not a weather balloon as altitude is not the goal for this launch. In addition to testing the flight readiness of the newly installed on-board computer we will be testing the redesigned payload enclosure. Specifically, the payload enclosure has been redesigned to allow it to rotate independently from the chute and balloon. Pending testing later today of the gps unit the landing gear may or may not be removed for Flight 2.
Fridays gps testing as well as Flight 2 will be updated continuously for everyone to view. Click here to view real time gps tracking
Stay tuned for video footage
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Inaugural Flight a Success 01-09-2011
Despite extreme weather conditions (an average downrange or surface speed of 75mph) the launch of the NSP was a success this past Sunday. The 300g weather balloon was filled with roughly 80 cubic feet of helium to a measured diameter of 5' 2" and lifted the payload and recovery system to an estimated 70,000 ft above the Earth's surface.
On-board, a micro video camera weighing only 39.6 grams and a GPS tracker of 118g. While the GPS tracker has a reported range of -328 to 21,320 ft we received continuous updates throughout the flight and landing despite the altitude. Total, the system weighs in at 550g, which is 80g less than the suggested limit for the 300g balloon.
If you haven't seen the video already please visit it here
Future objectives and target altitudes to come.
If you'd like to donate to the project please click the donate link on the right. At the moment all donations are going towards an on-board computer for altimeter and accelerometer measurements. The goal is to fly with the new equipment in one months time.
Thank you,
Jeffrey Wilschke
On-board, a micro video camera weighing only 39.6 grams and a GPS tracker of 118g. While the GPS tracker has a reported range of -328 to 21,320 ft we received continuous updates throughout the flight and landing despite the altitude. Total, the system weighs in at 550g, which is 80g less than the suggested limit for the 300g balloon.
If you haven't seen the video already please visit it here
Future objectives and target altitudes to come.
If you'd like to donate to the project please click the donate link on the right. At the moment all donations are going towards an on-board computer for altimeter and accelerometer measurements. The goal is to fly with the new equipment in one months time.
Thank you,
Jeffrey Wilschke
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