Goals

Weather Balloon Project Goals – 2017-2018

1. The balloon will reach an altitude of 100,000 ft. (about 19 miles)

2. We will be able to determine relationships between…

a. Altitude and Temperature

b. Altitude and Humidity

c. Altitude and Time

d. Altitude and Wind Speed

e. Humidity and Temperature

3. Determine the rate of expansion of a marshmallow and a Twinkie at high altitudes.

4. We will determine the effects of extreme low pressures and temperatures on a digital watch?

5. We will measure the effectiveness of sunscreen with different SPF values when exposed to high levels of UV radiation.

6. We will measure radiation levels at high altitudes.

7. We will capture video and still images of the curvature of the Earth.

8. We will successfully use APRS to track and retrieve the equipment.

9. How does temperature affect the strength of a magnet?