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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]] * [[Links]]