University of Tennessee Amateur Radio Club, Inc.

Serving the University and the Knoxville Community Since 1947

Coming Up

Next Club Meeting:
April 8th
Location: UTARC Shack
Time: 7PM EST
Next Club Net
TBA
FCC License Exam
TBA

Announcements

Trans-Atlantic Balloon Program on track for Spring 2008 crossing. See Balloons link upper right for more.

Fox Hunt Via Balloon Launch Scheduled for Late May!

UX-2: UTARC's 2nd Experimental Balloon Flight Mission


UX-2 Recovered After Reaching 61,200 Feet. Stay Tuned for Details.

Flight Data
Peak Altitude61,200 Feet
Distance Traveled17 Miles
Assent Rate900 Feet/Minute
Descent Rate1000 Feet/Minute
Flight Length2 Hours
Launch SiteWatts Bar, TN
Landing SiteSweetwater, TN
Payload Weight2 Pounds
Lift4 Pounds, 1 Ounce
Diameter at Launch6 Feet


Movie (Small)
Payload Cam Pictures
UX-2 Flight Path
Packets Near Burst
All Packets

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