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Specifications

This scientific apparatus suffers from most prototype's faults: it can be expensive and it isn't a complete black box.

Designation Minimum Typical Maximum
Parachute's weight - - -
Weight for parachute to carry - 800 g  1500 g
Radar reflector's weight - 30 g -
Radar reflector's dimensions (radius, height) - r = cm, h =  -
Weight for  balloon to carry (until 1000 m ) - 700 g 4000 g
- - -
Balloon's release time (from Parachute + Wally) - 2 s -
Parachute release time (from Wally) - 2 s -
Data transmittion baud rate - 1200  2400
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Last updated: 19-09-2000

Sistemas de Aquisição de Dados
Departamento de Física
Instituto Superior Técnico