What is VAST?
Idaho RISE (Research Involving Student Engineers and Educators) is the NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium student high-altitude scientific balloon program for the state of Idaho. VAST (Vandal Atmospheric Science Team) is the University of Idaho’s chapter of the program. The goal of the Idaho VAST project is to develop the capability to design, build, test, fly, and recover high altitude science and engineering instrumentation. To date, VAST has launched over 10 science payloads, reaching altitudes in excess of 100,000 feet (where the distance to the horizon given a clear day is 390 miles).
Who participates in VAST?
VAST is a multidisciplinary project open to students of all class levels (including high school) and from any discipline. The project provides valuable experience for student participants in the areas of teamwork, documentation, communication, and other technical areas that students can use to boost their educational experiences at the university (and have fun!).
How do I get involved?
If you are in the Moscow area and are attending school at the University of Idaho, sign up for ENGR 204 (fall) or ENGR 205 (spring). If you are a high school student in Moscow, talk to Pat Blount (Physics teacher). If you are not in the Moscow area but still want to get involved send us an e-mail or give us a call. We are always looking for new enthusiastic contributers. learn more...
Contact Us
For general inquires about VAST, contact Brandy Holmes (moc.liamg|semloh.m.ydnarb#moc.liamg|semloh.m.ydnarb). For specific questions about projects or hardware click on the people link and e-mail the appropriate team leads. Please note: the group email addresses scattered throughout this site are for internal use, if you are not on the list you will not be able to send to the list.
Announcements
Launch this Sunday!
3-03-09 - Brandy
Launch is planned for this Sunday (03-05)
Launch Prereport
ARIAL Drop Test Complete
2-25-09 - Jeff
ARIAL was dropped on parachute from a height of approximately 80 ft inside the Kibbie Dome
Drop Test
ARIAL Parameterization Complete
2-12-09 - Jeff
ARIAL's air pump was run off its batteries while battery voltage, current, and internal capsule temperature were measured.
Parameterization
Moored Launch November 19 - Success!
12-01-08 - Jess
The Moored Launch of ARIAL on the 19th was a resounding success! ARIAL and Ginger both performed better than expected.
Ham Test Saturday Dec 13
11-29-08 - Jasper
There is an upcoming license examination on Dec 13 (Saturday) at 1:00pm at the ITED building room 16a. See http://palousehills-arc.org/ for details. Please call W7JM at 208-596-4104.
Ham Test This Saturday!
11-13-08 - Jessica
There is an upcoming license examination on the 15 (Saturday) at 1:00pm at the ITED building room 16a. See http://palousehills-arc.org/ for details. (scroll down) Those interested will have to pre-register by calling William Antonelli.
Thanks to Blair for the info!
Guess what time it is!
11-01-08 - Evan
Its the wiki's birthday again! Happy 2 Years!
Questions about Ham Radio?
10-02-08 - Brandy
Contact Geoff Billin
- (208)882-6755
- ten.lrra|scq7ck#ten.lrra|scq7ck
Fall 2008 Launch is a Success!
10-01-08 - Jessica
- Package recovered within 3 hours of launch!
- Great data, great pictures
- Launch Summary
Fall 2008 Launch is a Go!
09-20-08 - Brandy
