MM03 -2018-05-04
Tracker Details
Tracker Details
Tracker Type: APRS
Model: PicoTracker1Rev2
Powered by 2 AAA batteries
Configuration:
msBetweenTransmits = 3000 (3s, 0m, 0h)
lhAltFtThreshold = 10000
hAlt.wakeAndEvaluateMs = 600000 (600s, 10m, 0h)
lAlt.wakeAndEvaluateMs = 45000 (45s, 0m, 0h)
lAlt.stickyMs = 10800000 (10800s, 180m, 3h)
dz.wakeAndEvaluateMs = 7200000 (7200s, 120m, 2h)
Launch Parameters
Launch Parameters
Balloon and Payload
Balloon and Payload
- 36" Qualatex, unstretched
- 31.0 gram payload
- 5 grams free lift
Actuals
Actuals
- Top Altitude - 16,250 ft
- Duration - 4 hours, 31 minutes
- Distance - 106 miles straight line
- Cause of death - Balloon rupture
General Thoughts / Observations
General Thoughts / Observations
Good steady ascent, but float was not achieved. Need to understand what ruptured the balloon.
Thoughts for next time
Thoughts for next time
Try low free lift.