What is it about?
This article analyzes the measurement data collected during three student-led stratospheric balloon missions launched from the University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, Poland. It examines atmospheric parameters — including temperature, pressure and humidity — across tropospheric and stratospheric altitudes, as well as internal capsule conditions and radio transmission performance. The authors determine how key physical quantities change with altitude and apply statistical methods to interpret these trends.
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Why is it important?
This work provides real-world environmental data from the near-space region, advancing hands-on student research in aerology and atmospheric science. Analysis of vertical profiles of temperature, pressure and humidity supports better understanding of atmospheric structure and phenomena such as temperature inversion. By combining practical radiosonde measurements with rigorous data analysis, the study bridges engineering, meteorology, and education, demonstrating valuable interdisciplinary research.
Perspectives
The dataset and insights from this research can inform future near-space experiments and student-driven missions, including improved instrumentation and flight planning. The systematic analysis techniques applied here may inspire further studies in atmospheric physics and balloon-borne measurement systems. This work also highlights the educational impact of hands-on scientific exploration, potentially motivating broader participation in science and engineering projects.
Dr Robert Wielgat
University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow
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This page is a summary of: Misje stratosferyczne Akademii Tarnowskiej, Science Technology and Innovation, April 2024, University of Applied Sciences in Tarnow, Poland,
DOI: 10.55225/sti.580.
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