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Revision 6 (Stefán Freyr Stefánsson, 2012-01-23 20:36) → Revision 7/184 (Kristján Gerhard, 2012-01-23 22:02)
h1. Wiki
h2. Design
* [[FRDPRC Analysis]]
h2. Research
h3. Display
* OLED
* AMOLED
* TFT
* LCD Heaters - http://www.densitron.com/Displays/Content.aspx?id=3278
h3. Balloons
Types of high altitude balloons
* Latex weather balloon - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_balloon
* Superpressure balloon - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superpressure_balloon
* Zero pressure balloon - http://www.eoss.org/faq/zero_pressure.htm
h2. Logistics
* Purchasing
** http://www.scientificsales.com/Meteorological-Balloons-Weather-Balloons-Sounding-Balloon-s/25.htm
*** Just an example of a web page with weather balloons for sale, no idea about quality
* Permissions
** Need to talk to aviation authorities
*** Get contacts
** Pick a launch site
*** Minimize risk of ocean landing (but keep in mind that terrain can be difficult as well)
*** Get contacts (if needed) for permissions to launch from there
* Other
** Weather forecast
*** https://www-test.sarweather.com - high res forecast on demand (SFS: I can get us access to the service)
** Launch car (van?)
** Chace car (jeep?)
** Search and reascue (if needed)
*** Contact Landhelgisgæslan, could they use the search for training?
h2. References
* [[Links]]
* [[Similar Projects]]