@MaadhavBhatt and @yajurrsharma's Apex Project.
We're sending a cosmic ray detector 30 km up into the sky (and making some music while we're at it).
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Cosmic Ray Detection: Design and build a high-altitude balloon payload capable of detecting cosmic rays at and under 30 km altitude.
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Data Collection: Store this data locally.
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Sonification: Convert cosmic ray detection data into musical notes.
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Educational Outreach: Document our process and findings to inspire other students interested in atmospheric science, physics, and CS.
- High-altitude weather balloon system (provided by Hack Club, Apex)
- Cosmic ray detector (scintillator)
- Raspberry Pi for data processing
- GPS tracking system
- Sound synthesis module
- SD card for data storage
- Durable payload container with thermal insulation
- Power supply (batteries)
| Phase | Description | Status |
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| 1️⃣ Research | Component selection and theoretical planning | In progress |
| 2️⃣ Building | Hardware integration and ground testing | In progress |
| 3️⃣ Pre-launch | Flight and temperature readiness checks | - |
| 4️⃣ Mission | Launch, data collection, and recovery | - |
| 5️⃣ Analysis | Data processing and musical composition | - |
If you have ideas for improving our project, please reach out!
Thanks to Hack Club and the Apex team for providing the high-altitude weather balloon system and funding our project!