DM14 - 2019-11-09

Tracker Details

Tracker Type: WSPR

Model: PicoTrackerWSPR1 Rev5 0.6mm thickness

Powered by 1 123 battery


Configuration:

Parameters: (set <param> <val>)
trackerId[4]            : DM14
wsprCallsignId[2]       : Q2
gpsLockTimeoutMs        : 150000 2:30
lhAltFtThreshold        : 18000
hAlt.wakeAndEvaluateMs  : 1800000 30:00
lAlt.wakeAndEvaluateMs  : 420000 7:00
lAlt.stickyMs           : 14400000 4:00:00
crystalCorrectionFactor : 700
systemClockOffsetMs     : 8

Launch Parameters

Balloon and Payload

  • 2 x 36" Qualatex, unstretched
  • 22.8 gram payload
  • 2.0 grams free lift
  • Half-wave antenna.

Heat sealed neck.

Predictions

Actuals

Very few signals.


Traveled ~1,500 miles.

Got approx 1/2 across the Atlantic.

Max altitude ~25,000 ft.

Cause of death unclear.

General Thoughts / Observations

Hmm, DT is really bad.

Wasn't that great pre-launch either. I noticed but didn't think much of it.