STUDENTS FROM HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY COLUMBUS, DAYTON AND CINCINNATI RELEASE A RESEARCH HIGH-ALTITUDE BALLOON
COLUMBUS, OH Monday, November 12, 2018 – On Thursday, October 25, students from HSA Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati released a high-altitude balloon into the central Ohio sky. Part of the High Altitude Balloon (HAB) project, HSA students designed and launched their STEM-focused plan.
Students took ownership over the HAB project by establishing the purpose and design elements for the balloon. Students constructed, launched, and tracked the balloon. Students developed research questions and collect atmospheric data for further analysis. Students utilized sensors to detect atmospheric radiation, temperature, pressure, and light intensity. After reaching an altitude of over 100,000 feet, the balloon burst and returned to the earth’s surface via parachute.
Students and staff would like to thank, all the involved parties who made this project to be successful, especially The Madison County Airport manager Mr. John Duhl, Knox County Space, Concept Schools STEM department, staff members from Rice State University, Ohio University, and the teachers, students and families from Horizon Science Academy.