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 |
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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
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Bearing
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Range
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Mon, June 23 |
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Tues, June 24 |
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Wed, June 25 |
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Thu, June 26 |
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Fri, June 27 |
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Potential TVNSP Launch Sites

Radio Frequencies
Uplink |
Downlink |
Notes |
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144.390 |
APRS - Both capsules to use the same frequency |
147.240+ |
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Voice |
146.840- (100 mhz) |
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Voice Alternate |
Updated 07/31/03 02:14 PM |