Dataset: NASA AREN Kites Project
Introduction to NASA AREN Kites Project
We fly ten-foot kites with instruments attached in order to collect data about the Earth and atmosphere (either a GoPro camera for aerial imaging or a Kestral data logger to get temperature, wind speed, etc. as the kite rises). Each time we fly, we simulate a NASA mission by outlining a mission objective, talking about safety and operational standards, assigning roles, completing the task, and debriefing on the mission.
Data
Example Missions
Mission #1
Research date:April 22, 2020
Location:Dyche Field, MSU, Bozeman
Coordinates: N 45.66236, W 111.04902
Mission objective:Collect atmospheric data with Kestral
Research questions:
- How does wind speed and temperature change with kite altitude?
- How much elevation gain is there from my house to the flying site (riding on my bike?)
Data collected: Excel spreadsheet
Video: Two short clips are available here: http://www.montana.edu/smrc/aren_data.html
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Mission #2
Research date:May 10, 2020
Location: Plains, MT
Data collected: Excel spreadsheet
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Mission #3
Research date:Aug. 14, 2020
Location: East Gallatin Recreation Area, Bozeman
Coordinates: N 45.7066, W111.03552
Mission objective:Collect aerial imagery with Git2 camera
Research questions:
- What can we see from the air?
- From the photos, you can ask -- what time of day might it be? What is the land cover and land use?
Data: Aerial images
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All three missions are also available to view in ArcGIS