In 2009, engineering students from MIT conducted "Project Icarus," launching a 350g Kaymont balloon with a photographic payload to 93,000 feet. The success of their project on a $150 budget paved the way for low cost near-space photography, which continues to this day with ever more advanced payloads. Kaymont 350g balloons are now one of the most popular balloons for education, atmospheric sampling studies and as a training balloon for later soundings with larger balloons.
Specifications:
Weight: 350 grams
Manufacturer: Totex (Japan)
Material: Natural Latex, No Preservatives
Biodegradability: 100%, 24-36 Months All Conditions
Inflation Gas: UHP Grade 5 Helium/ Hydrogen
Payload: 1-2 lbs
Rate of Ascent: 350m/min
Burst Diameter: 13.5ft
Burst Altitude: 48,000- 70,000ft
Neck Diameter: 3.0cm
Neck Length: 12.0cm
Packaging Options:
Standard Manufacturer's Packaging: Balloon sealed in plastic bag as it arrives from Totex.UV Resistant Packaging (+$2): Balloon, in manufacturer's packaging heat sealed in UV Resistant Bag.
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SKU: HAB-350
$35.00Price
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