Des Jardins Eclipse Ballooning Project
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Des Jardins Eclipse Ballooning Project

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What is the purpose of the Montana program mentioned in the text?

  • Sending high-altitude balloons to near space to watch eclipses (correct)
  • Tracking eclipses from the International Space Station
  • Creating a program to train astronauts
  • Developing new types of weather forecasting equipment

    • What is a key challenge that the student teams in the Montana program need to overcome?

  • Sending satellites into orbit around Earth
  • Ensuring continuous real-time coverage of eclipses from off Earth (correct)
  • Developing new types of weather balloons
  • Implementing solar panels on high-altitude balloons

    • At what altitude do the eclipse-watching devices on the high-altitude balloons reach near space?

  • Approximately 100 miles above Earth
  • Close to 20 miles above Earth (correct)
  • Over 50 miles above Earth
  • Around 30 miles above Earth

    • What happens to the high-altitude balloon once it reaches past about 100,000 feet?

    <p>It bursts and cannot sustain flight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which instrument is NOT mentioned as part of the equipment beneath each high-altitude balloon for eclipse watching?

    <p>Solar panel for energy generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the wireless modems play in the Montana program according to the text?

    <p>Collect and transmit data without using wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are continuous, real-time coverage of eclipses from off Earth considered historic?

    <p>It has never been achieved before due to technical challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a payload when attached to a high-altitude balloon?

    <p>Carry out a specific purpose or mission of the vehicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the unique aspects of watching an eclipse from off Earth according to Des Jardins?

    <p>The opportunity to have continuous, real-time coverage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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