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Launch Gallery |
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Launch at Dann Ranch Retreat |
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The site |
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The tie-off |
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Programming the instrumentation |
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Last minute details |
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We're off! |
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What a beautiful day. |
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First launch on roof of Nat Sci II, UC, Santa Cruz |
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Stu, Hartmut, and Dave checking for sufficient lift. |
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The gondola using a "Picavet" rig to minimize spin and sway of the instrument package. |
Second launch on roof of Nat Sci II, UC, Santa Cruz |
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Stu and John preparing to start filling the balloon with helium |
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James, Stu, and John beginning the fill |
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Steve measuring the circumference |
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John examines the finished tie-off |
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Excited observers |
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The gondola ready for release |
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Lift-off! |
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Steve releases line. Note the gloves |
Extra large balloon launch on "meadow" at UCSC |
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James, Steve, Terry, Stu, & Jim prepare the balloon for filling. |
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Terry monitors the helium flow, while Jim, Stu, and Steve keep an eye on the balloon. |
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Testing the lift |
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Quick! Hold that man down! Dave keeps the balloon away from sharp objects prior to launch. |
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OOPS! This is not the way to fly an experiment. |
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Stunned silence! Disappointed, but wiser. |