/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/how-to-predict-the-path-of-a-high-altitude-balloonAs many of you know, I am working with my colleagues at the City Colleges of Chicago and DePaul University on some high altitude balloon (HAB) launches. This activity has been funded by NASA, and we really excited to to do some launches, and sh...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/how-to-predict-the-path-of-a-high-altitude-balloonTue, 16 Jun 2015 06:58:00 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e8f2269b-34a4-4205-bcf8-fe3a312de43efisher02510<p>I used HABHUB for predicting the flight of a balloon launched this spring in central MN with a group of my seniors. It was spot on. Happy launching!</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=21095&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/stem-academy/b/blog/posts/how-to-predict-the-path-of-a-high-altitude-balloonMon, 15 Jun 2015 19:21:33 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:e8f2269b-34a4-4205-bcf8-fe3a312de43eDAB0<p>Nice post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now you know why NOAA uses the balloon sensor system to get a reasonable idea of the 3 Dimension interactions of the atmosphere.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>There are a lot of cross currents where the winds blow in completely different directions within the same air volume.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It looks like you have a good start at the tools you need to find out what is going on.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You might want to find out when the local measurements are done so you have the best information for your launch time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=21095&AppID=134&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">