Menlo Applied Science Research · Fall 2023 – Fall 2024 · Mechanical Engineer & Teaching Assistant
A 7-person team launched a helium weather balloon to 12,166m, collecting atmospheric pressure, temperature, CO, humidity, and GPS data, strongly validating NASA's empirical model of the atmosphere.
Space Oreo: Stratospheric Balloon Launch
ROLE
Mechanical Engineer
TEAM SIZE
7 high school students
STATUS
complete — successful launch
Fusion 360
Arduino
CAD
Nichrome Circuit Design
Sensor Calibration
Data Analysis
Ham Radio / APRS
3D Printing
Woodworking
TOOLS
