Ozone detection
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A high-altitude balloon project was launched to collect atmospheric data, with a focus on measuring ozone levels in the Western New York (WNY) region. The balloon carried sensors that gathered real-time ozone concentration data at various altitudes during its ascent. This information is crucial for understanding local air quality and tracking changes in the ozone layer that can impact human health and climate. The project helps raise awareness of regional environmental conditions and supports ongoing efforts to monitor and protect atmospheric health.
VIPER
Viper was a high altitude assembled in Summer 2025. This balloon measured the difference in sound vs pressure in the atmosphere. Utilizing a speaker, pressure sensor, vibration sensor, and microphone the balloon was successful able to detect the change of sound wave intensity as pressure changed. The balloon was launched at the University at Buffalo and landed South of Batavia.
STRATOS
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With the ever-growing crisis of dying fossil fuels and an interest in solar energy, the Short Cycle Lab of UBNL is aiming to find the efficiency of solar panels at higher altitudes over a range of the Earth’s surface. As energy is rapidly revolutionized, there is a need for clean energy sources that have greater efficiency. The Short Cycle-Lab of UBNL aims to calculate deviations in various solar panel’s efficiency at various altitudes through the use of high-altitude balloons. This balloon tested 6 different brands of solar panels.
More Projects coming soon
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