Using an Upper-Stratosphere Data Collecting Systematic Apparatus to Monitor Atmospheric Phenomena

Overview

Objectives/Goals Our objective was to send a USDCSA (Upper-Stratosphere Data Collecting Systematic Apparatus) to make observations of key variables that determine how temperature, light, wind, radiation, humidity, and UVB change as you increase in altitude. Methods/Materials In total we launched 54 balloons in the course of 3 year. All balloons were launched from the same launch site (area) and at a consistent time. All balloons collected data that informed us of the above stated key variables. Results The 4 hypotheses that were validated were: Hypothesis #1 As the weather balloon rises in altitude, there will be a decrease in temperature. Hypothesis #4 As the weather balloon rises in altitude, there will be a change in direct light. Hypothesis #5 As the weather balloon rises in altitude, there will be a change in wind speed. Hypothesis #6 During an annular solar eclipse, there will be a decrease in UVB light. Conclusions/Discussion Our conclusion is that as you increase in altitude variables in the upper atmosphere change in very distinct ways. Our distinct conclusions are that during an increase in altitude a decrease in external temperature, and UVB light is observed. Also, during an increase in altitude an increase in direct light and wind speed is observed.

Competition history

• CSEF 2013 Earth & Planetary Sciences · Entry S0804

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