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Total Budget: $1600
Remaining: $118.64
| Device | Cost | comment | |
|---|
| ground radio | $0? | I have a wideband receiver that can be used, but we would need a directional antenna in order to use it. It may be possible to borrow this equipment from an amateur radio operator. |
| antenna for ground radio | $0? | May be able to borrow this from an Amateur Radio operator. |
| grounding rod | $0? | Needed to reduce the chance that static electricity may ignite the balloon. Ian has some metal fence posts at home that may be used. |
| styrofoam cooler | $7 ea | Case for the stuff. A link to the Walmart page can be found here |
| filler foam | | |
| altimeter | --- | Altitude can be calculated from barometric pressure. |
| gravimeter | --- | A high altitude balloon doesn't fly high enough to make a significant difference in gravity, since gravity is calculated relative to the center of mass. |
| anemometer | --- | Not feasible, as this would create a "sharp" point that could hurt somebody or damage something on the return descent. May be able to get wind readings by using measuring the speed of fans, placed on different sides of the payload. |