A STEM Learning Project for Young People
High Altitude Balloon At The Edge Of Space
Thursday, February 16, 2017
STEM and Space
A Nashua club has undertaken a series of STEM projects to get young people interested in Ham Radio, using space as a medium:
As some of you may already know, Anita and I have been working with our local Radio Club
on a project to promote STEM learning and interest in Amateur Radio
among young people in our area. The idea is to work with kids grades
7-12 to plan, build, launch and recover a High-Altitude Balloon carrying
Amateur Radio. Our balloon should be able to reach an altitude of about
100,000 ft before it bursts and the payload returns to earth via a
parachute system. The payload will include a computer, GPS and a 2 meter
APRS transmitter to record the balloon’s flight track, atmospheric data
and altitude throughout the flight. The balloon will also carry a video
camera and will capture a video record of the entire flight. You can learn more about our project here.
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