Balloon control computer

We have settled on a system that will control the balloon mission.

The balloon uses GPS to determine it's position. The position is then transmitted via. VHF radio to the APRS network using a Micro Trak APRS transponder. 

Video is recorded on a 16GB SD card using a HACK-HD camera. Live feed from the camera is transmitted to ground using a 2,4GHz video transmitter.

An Arduino based microcontroller handles power managmenet and safety features.

Balloon control computer, a set on Flickr.

We have settled on a system that will control the balloon mission.