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| {{balloon-launch | | {{balloon-launch |
| | header = SSI-24 (Orion) | | | header = SSI-24 (Orion) |
− | | img link = File:ssi24v2.png | + | | img link = File:ssi_24.png |
| | launch date = October 24th, 2015, 11:39AM PDT | | | launch date = October 24th, 2015, 11:39AM PDT |
| | launch site = 2093 San Juan Drive, Hollister, CA | | | launch site = 2093 San Juan Drive, Hollister, CA |
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| SSI-24 Orion was one of three balloons launched during fall quarter, 2015. It consisted of an almost all-freshman team dedicated to creating a scientifically power yet aesthetically beautiful payload. Ultimately, Orion represented a resounding success in its use of sensors, logging of data, power management, use of solar energy to charge its batteries, demonstration of wifi transmissions, and creation of a visually refined payload. The total ground track was 121.21 miles, and the top speed reached was 92.44 miles per hour. | | SSI-24 Orion was one of three balloons launched during fall quarter, 2015. It consisted of an almost all-freshman team dedicated to creating a scientifically power yet aesthetically beautiful payload. Ultimately, Orion represented a resounding success in its use of sensors, logging of data, power management, use of solar energy to charge its batteries, demonstration of wifi transmissions, and creation of a visually refined payload. The total ground track was 121.21 miles, and the top speed reached was 92.44 miles per hour. |
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− | SSI-24 also launched the infamous [[SSGuy || SSI-Guy]] or [[SSI-Guy]. | + | SSI-24 also launched the infamous [[SSI-Guy | SSGuy]] or SSI-Guy. |
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| == Pre-Launch == | | == Pre-Launch == |
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| [[File:SSI24 map.png | thumb | <center>SSI 24 ground track. The GPS was likely deactivated above 60,000 feet due to poor firmware implementation.</center>]] | | [[File:SSI24 map.png | thumb | <center>SSI 24 ground track. The GPS was likely deactivated above 60,000 feet due to poor firmware implementation.</center>]] |
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− | SSI-24 used the SPOT Nebula for tracking and recovery. See http://habmc.stanfordssi.org/#/app/spot_four. A Phantom 2 UAV was used by members of Orion to video the launch of SSI-23a, 23, 24, and 25. | + | SSI-24 used the [http://habmc.stanfordssi.org/#/app/spot_four|SPOT Nebula] for tracking and recovery. A Phantom 2 UAV was used by members of Orion to video the launch of SSI-23a, 23, 24, and 25. |
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