Oral Presentation Only

Implementation of Multimodal Tracking Capabilities for High-Altitude Ballooning

Authors: Wookwon Lee (Gannon University) , Nicholas B. Conklin (Gannon University) , Tenger Batjargal (Gannon University)

Abstract

Successful ballooning tracking is a challenging task for many ballooning teams. Several methods of ballooning tracking are known to the ballooning community. In this paper, we present a concept of dual-modal tracking payload integrating an RF radio operating at ~900 MHz and a cellphone-based tracking system operating at ~2 GHz. In particular, we describe how we combined the RF-based and cellphone-based methods to function properly as an integrated module. As part of the implementation details, we also present a processing mechanism implemented on a microcontroller to detect when the payload has landed and turn on the cellphone after landing.

Keywords:

How to Cite: Lee, W. , Conklin, N. B. & Batjargal, T. (2017) “Implementation of Multimodal Tracking Capabilities for High-Altitude Ballooning”, Academic High Altitude Conference. doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/ahac.3450