Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Day 7

Modifications:
  • Taped lid onto counterweight can.
Test 1
  • Balloon Weight: 94 g
  • CW Prop Angle: 180
  • Distance: 27.68 m (drop in height from building not accounted for)
  • Building Height: 6.45 m
  • Railing Width: 0.43 m
  • Distance to Rail: 18.2 m
  • Distance from Building: 9.05 m
  • Group of people sat around landing spot. Asked to move.
Test 2
  • Balloon filled with ~25% water, ~75% air
  • Balloon Weight: 209 g
  • CW Prop Angle: 180
  • Distance: 17 m
  • Almost hit Adam
Test 3
  • Balloon Weight: 187 g
  • CW Prop Angle: 180
  • Distance: 18.6 m
  • Landed on rail.
Planned Modifications:
  • Replace PVC throwing arm with metal pole.
  • Glue knots in strings.

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