HAB Book Import from Multimarkdown (link pending) #filed
| Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 100,000 ft. goal | 100,000 | 100,000 | ||
| Range | Counties | Counties | States-Continents | ||
| Total Weight | 6 lbs | 12 lbs | ??? | ||
| Endurance | 90 minutes | 90 minutes | 90 Minutes to 30 Days | ||
| Math Level | Arithmetic and Unit Conversion | Algebra | Calculus and beyond | ||
| Coding | Possible to do none, recommend camera modification | RaspPi or Arduino via Tutorials | Yes, may include Python or other application-specific modifications | ||
| Recommended Audience | Family or Middle School | High School | College and beyond | ||
| Level Name | I Love Space | Let’s Build Things! | Take Over the World | ||
| Radar Reflector | Recommended | Recommended | Required | ||
| Flight Termination Unit | No | Recommended | Yes | ||
| Testing | Freezer | Brownout, Dry Ice | TVAC | ||
| Camera | Yes | Your Choice | Your Choice | ||
| Sensors | Camera | RC Autopilot | Custom | ||
| GPS & Tracking | COTS GPS Messenger | + APRS | Custom | ||
| Tracking | (Above) | (Above) | (Above) | ||
| Logging | Still and/or Video Camera | Raspberry Pi or Arduino | + Over the air | ||
| Balloon | Use standard small size | Select based on your mission | Build ZPB | ||
| FCC HAM License | No | Yes | Yes | ||
| Antenna | Included/Simple | COTS | Custom | ||
| Power & Batteries | Standard (AA or AAA) | R_C Batteries | R_C Batteries | ||
| Parachute | COTS | Custom | Custom | ||
| Enclosure | COTS | Custom | Custom | ||
| Regulatory | |||||
| Predictions | Recommended | Recommended | Required | ||
| Aviation Charts | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| FAR Part 101 | Most of Subpart A— 101. 3 (Waivers) 101.5 (Operations in Restricted Areas) 101.7 (Hazardous Operations) | Most of Subpart A — 101. 3 (Waivers) 101.5 (Operations in Restricted Areas) 101.7 (Hazardous Operations) | All of Subpart A and B | ||
| 101 Subpart D | No | No | Yes | ||
| Operations | |||||
| Integration | Basic | Intermediate | Advanced | ||
| Inflation | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Launch Ops | Basic | Intermediate | Advanced | ||
| Recovery Ops | x | + Beacon | + Mobile Tracking Station | ||
| Total Time | |||||
| Average Cost | $ | $$ | $$$$ |