Title
Statistical Tests Exploring a Subset of Variables Related to Weather Balloon Burst Altitude
Start Date
1-7-2016 10:55 AM
End Date
1-7-2016 11:20 AM
Abstract
The ability to accurately estimate balloon burst altitude is important when modeling flight paths in preparation for a high altitude balloon launch. Variables considered for the study of burst altitude include the manufacturer of the balloon, the time of day of the flight, and the volume change of the balloon during the last ten minutes before burst. To study these variables, we ran statistical tests on data collected from more than sixty balloon flights carried out by researchers across America.
Statistical Tests Exploring a Subset of Variables Related to Weather Balloon Burst Altitude
The ability to accurately estimate balloon burst altitude is important when modeling flight paths in preparation for a high altitude balloon launch. Variables considered for the study of burst altitude include the manufacturer of the balloon, the time of day of the flight, and the volume change of the balloon during the last ten minutes before burst. To study these variables, we ran statistical tests on data collected from more than sixty balloon flights carried out by researchers across America.