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* [[Ballooning Resources]]
* [[Ballooning Resources]]
* [https://bpp.umd.edu/archives/ Program Archive]
* [https://bpp.umd.edu/archives/ Program Archive]
* [[https://github.com/UMDBPP GitHub]]
* [https://github.com/UMDBPP GitHub]


== Getting started ==
== Getting started ==

Revision as of 00:55, 23 October 2022

Summary

Welcome to the BPP Wiki!

The Balloon Payload Program at the University of Maryland has launched more than 100 balloons since its creation in 2004. BPP projects have included scientific data collection, engineering development, and educational outreach.

During its history, BPP has worked with of variety of groups including UMD SSL and HAPL, professors from the AOSC and Physics departments, Capital Technical University, and several local schools and educational groups. Hundreds of 1st year Aerospace Engineering students have learned how to design, build, and fly balloon payloads as part of ENAE100 projects.

BPP has participated in NASA RockSat-C, RockSat-X, NASA/LaSPACE HASP, and AAS CANSAT.

BPP Pages

Getting started