Launch Procedures

Prior to launch the teams create a collaborative procedure for assembling the payload and checking for critical functionality. A final launch checklist is also used to confirm that all systems are ready for launch.

Begin filling the balloon
Assemble capsules
- Assemble senior design capsule and attachments
- Turn on camera
- Turn on video camera
- Secure attachments to batteries
- Verify data is being received
- Verify connections between devices/batteries
- Verify valid data being received on datalogger
Attach harnesses to capsules
Attach parachute and capsules to balloon
Final verification of signal transmission
Release balloon