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h1. Wiki
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h2. Design
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* [[FRDPRC Analysis]]
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h2. Research
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h3. Display
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Types of displays
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* OLED
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* AMOLED
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* TFT
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* LCD Heaters - http://www.densitron.com/Displays/Content.aspx?id=3278
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h3. Balloons
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Types of high altitude balloons
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* Latex weather balloon - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_balloon
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* Superpressure balloon - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superpressure_balloon
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* Zero pressure balloon - http://www.eoss.org/faq/zero_pressure.htm
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h2. Logistics
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* Purchasing
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** http://www.scientificsales.com/Meteorological-Balloons-Weather-Balloons-Sounding-Balloon-s/25.htm
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*** Just an example of a web page with weather balloons for sale, no idea about quality
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* Permissions
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** Need to talk to aviation authorities
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*** Get contacts
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** Pick a launch site
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*** Minimize risk of ocean landing (but keep in mind that terrain can be difficult as well)
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*** Get contacts (if needed) for permissions to launch from there
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* Other
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** Weather forecast
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*** https://www-test.sarweather.com - high res forecast on demand (SFS: I can get us access to the service)
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** Launch car (van?)
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** Chace car (jeep?)
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** Search and reascue (if needed)
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*** Contact Landhelgisgæslan, could they use the search for training?
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h2. References
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Useful Links
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* [[Calculators]]
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* [[Similar Projects]]
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