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Revision 8 (Kristján Gerhard, 2012-01-23 22:03) → Revision 9/184 (Kristján Gerhard, 2012-01-23 22:20)

h1. Wiki 

 h2. Design 

 * [[FRDPRC Analysis]] 

 h2. Research 

 h3. Display 

 Types of displays 
 * 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 

 Useful Links 

 * [[Calculators]] [[Links]] 
 * [[Similar Projects]] 
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