The Heelium Project

Presenter: Nathan Candler

Co-Presenter(s):
Tony Jang, Andres Rivera

Presenter Status: Undergraduate student

Academic Year: 20-21

Semester: Spring

Faculty Mentor: Mohamed Salem

Department: Engineering

Funding Source/Sponsor: Koret Scholars Program

Screenshot URL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1G1lQIimjO4_nzyCUtdYGWAJYpBQ2sTHt

Abstract:
The Heelium Project is a high-altitude ballooning experiment that was launched to measure low-frequency signals at altitudes ranging up to ten kilometers. After capturing data via the attached antennas, the data is processed through a Fourier Transform to see the amplitude differences in the relative power(dB) at different frequencies. This project provides distinct insight into a range of frequencies and their amplitudes that for the most part are unexplored, especially at this altitude.