8A70.22 - Sounding Balloon Experiment

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Code Number:
8A70.22
Demo Title:
Sounding Balloon Experiment
Condition:
Good
Principle:
Sounding Balloon Experiment
Area of Study:
Astronomy
References:
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  • Vida Kariž Merhar, Rok Capuder, Timotej Maroševič, Sonja Artač, Alenka Mozer, and Maja Štekovič, "Vič Goes to Near Space", TPT, Vol. 54, #8, Nov. 2016, p. 482.
  • Martin Monteiro, Patrik Vogt, Cecilia Stari, Cecilia Cabeza, Arturo C. Marti, "Exploring the Atmosphere Using Smartphones", TPT, Vol. 54, #5, May 2016, p. 308.
  • Paul Hewitt, "Answer to April Figuring Physics Question", TPT, Vol. 54, #5, May 2016, p. 276.
  • Mark Denny, "Weather Balloon Ascent Rate", TPT, Vol. 54, #5, May 2016, p. 268.
  • B. N. Fong, J. T. Kennon, and E. Roberts, "Integrating BalloonSAT and Atmospheric Dynamic Concepts into the Secondary Classroom", TPT, Vol. 54, #5, May 2016, p. 264.
  • Marcelo M. F. Saba, Luiz G. B. Mirisola, Marcio Iguchi, "A Low-Cost Sounding Balloon Experiment", TPT, Vol. 43, #9, Dec. 2005, p. 578.

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