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Flight TV03F

Flights TV03I-1 and TV03I-2 are scheduled for August 3, 2003.   There will be two capsules flying this time - KD7INN-11 and KD7HGS-11.  The flight will test a new cutdown device.

Flight Predictions

Flight TV03I-1 TV03I-2
Balloon Type Kaysam Kaymont
Balloon Size 350 g 2000 g
Payload Weight 4.5 lbs 6.5 lbs
Free Lift 2.5 lbs 3.0 lbs
Nozzle Lift 7 lbs 9.5 lbs
Ascent Rate 920 fpm 1000 fpm
Descent Rate 1200 fpm 1200 fpm
Cutdown Altitude 65,000 ft  
Burst Altitude 79,000 ft 103,000 ft

 

Predicted Flight Path


Prediction as of Thursday, July 31, 2003
9:00 a.m.
GFS Model (0-84 h, 3 hrly, Global)
June 28, 2003 at 15 UTC (+33 hrs)

Predictions

Bearing

Range

Mon, June 23    
Tues, June 24    
Wed, June 25    
Thu, June 26    
Fri, June 27    

 

Potential TVNSP Launch Sites

Radio Frequencies

Uplink Downlink Notes
  144.390 APRS - Both capsules to use the same frequency
147.240+   Voice
146.840- (100 mhz)   Voice Alternate

 

Updated 07/31/03 02:14 PM