Description
Title of Presentation: Radio Operations for Amateur Ballooning
Presenter Name(s) and Contact Information: Jim Langsted KCØRPS, Edge of Space Sciences, jmlangsted@gmail.com, 303.870.2802
Brief Bio of Presenter(s): Jim KCØRPS has been involved in amateur ballooning for 22 years and is currently the President of Edge of Space Sciences.
Abstract (150–250 words) outlining your topic and its relevance:
A variety of amateur radio bands and modes are used during launch, tracking, and recovery of high-altitude scientific balloons, typically launched by amateur radio individuals and organizations. This talk discusses ground tracking, altitude and position reporting, and recovery operations. Balloons of interest include amateur high-altitude latex balloons, around-the-world amateur pico-balloons, and (well, not actually amateur) National Weather Service balloon chasing. This talk discusses the practical issues of analog and DMR repeater operations in eastern Colorado, the ultra-lite (1/2 ounce) solar-powered beacons used for pico-ballooning, as well as a deep dive into the construction of reusable beacons for balloons regularly supporting STEM programs in the Denver area.
Audio/Visual and Technical Requirements: PowerPoint presentation with no video, applications, etc.
