HacDC Spaceblimp 6/Projects/Communications
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About
The communications project will deliver a balloon payload that allows receipt of telemetry and other payload data as well allow command of the balloon systems as needed. Communications are commonly delivered over Amateur Radio frequencies by licensed operators. Networks like APRS are favored for some balloon-related communication.
Team Members
- Ethan Waldo (licensed for Amateur Radio)
- Martin (licensed for Amateur Radio)
- Nancy Wolfson
Possible Balloon Communication Links
- Primary VHF APRS tracker
- Secondary UHF APRS tracker
- 13 cm broadband downlink
Possible Chase Team Communication Links
- Cell phone WiFi for APRS.fi information
- VHF and UHF APRS receiver, possibly tracking, text and digitpeating for off-grid operations
- Primary Voice - cell phone
- Secondary Voice - VHF and UHF mobile radios in conjunction with repeaters for off-grid operations