Critical supplies

This checklist contains everything needed at the launch site for the project.

If you can be responsible for an item, put your name and quantity (if applicable) under "Who's Bringing/Count".

Please add any new items and update details!

This list should be printed out, and we should check every item off while loading vehicles. (Beth)

Project-related Power/Communication/Electronics [Yellow Case (1 of 2) + clear plastic bin with red lid (2 of2)]

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	Batteries	EricB: 2x 12v, 26Ah JonM: 8x6v 10A	Car batteries, to power anything on the ground; not packed in cases
PC	WinTV PVR2 USB		See item page
YC	spare batteries		for flashlights, electronics, etc. Need C, AA
YC	Extension cords		currently 2 in box
YC	Power strips		currently three in box
	Ground GPS		for with JonM, one with 3ric
PC	USB<>serial dongle	Bre	for ground tracking station receiver package
	Large ground antenna	at PNA	FOUR pieces (taped together); not packed in cases
PC	Directional antenna	at PNA	FOUR pieces (ant + 2 cables+SWR); one cable + SWR meter packed in cases, one cable +ant not packed in cases
PC	external power source	PNA
PC	cables and connectors		JonM will see what we need
YC	ethernet cables	3ric; 2	one straight; 1 crossover
PC	blank DVDs/Cds
	butane soldering iron		for on site repairs; not acquired
	windsock		not acquired; use colored tape in launch kit 2 of 2
PC	H1kari's EVDO kit
PC	green insulating foam
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: Tony

Health/Safety/Survival...(clear plastic bin)

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	First Aid Kit	Bre, Ella, aether
	Fire extinguisher	JonM	Dry ABC
	trashbags	PNA
	blankets	Red/white:beth
	tp	PNA	um...
	plastic cups	PNA
	paper towels
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM

Balloon Launch Kit (1 of 2: long cardboard box)

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	Tarp for balloon filling	Ella (small silver)	hold-down tarp to cover balloon during filling
	Sandbags	AdamC	For holding down tarp/balloon/payload
	ground cover tarp	PNA (large silver)	will use to set out items during launch prep
	stakes/tent pegs	3ric: 8 green, one plain Beth: 5 plain in blue bag Ella: 12 red
	counterweights for launch
	spare carbon rod
	2x6 lengths	2 of them	runners/rests for helium tank; might be out of box
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM

Balloon Launch Kit (2 of 2: clear plastic case with red lid)

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	safety glasses	PNA	x5
	lens cleaners	PNA
	fill device for tank
	regulator for helium tank
	scale		2: fish scale and round scale
	hose mend kit and spare tubing		missing; had been brought by Rusty
	cotton gloves	5 pair	MIA
	colored streamer tape
	funnel
	extra rigging
	sewing kit		for rigging
	soldering kit		includes multimeter
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM

Ahab...(large pelican case)

Check Item

Who's Bringing

Details

Balloons (Two!)

launch crew

parachute launch crew

payload container (see payload checklist) Ella

rigging (kite string and swivels) Bre/Ella in launch kit 2 of 2

helium tanks two

packing tape for sealing payload

When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: Bre

Payload Checklist (transported in large pelican case)

Check

Who's Bringing

Details

photographs (see Bre's googlegroups post) Bre

battery pack

chirper

secondary takedown device

"Harmless science experiment" signage; incl phone number

GPS/tinytrack/radio/antenna

4 canon cameras

MoLoGoGo phone

Make controller/thermometers

1 CVS camera

hazard tape

Bre

for streamer

SD cards (one per camera) Bre

radar reflector Bre

When complete, list vehicle transporting kit:

Miscellanous Tools...(plastic bin with gray lid)

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	tape	PNA	duct, blue masking, double-sided
	epoxy	PNA; 2 packages	90 sec and 5 min
	super glue	PNA
	paper plates	PNA	in case of epoxy deployent
	toothpicks	PNA
	latex gloves	PNA
	vinvyl gloves	PNA
	zipties	PNA
	rubbing alcohol	PNA
	ziploc bags	PNA
	screwgun& charger
	glue gun		2
	2 IGos	aether
	USB mouse
	dremel
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: Bre

Flight toolbox...(yellow and black toolbox)

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	test equipment, test batteries	3ric	9V pack; missing CR123
	pliers	PNA
	MoLoGoGo dial pad (in ziploc bag)	PNA
	camera control pad (in ziploc bag)	PNA
	wrenches for helium bottle	PNA	2 wrenches
	electrical tape	PNA
	markers/pen/paper	Beth
	screwdrivers	PNA
	radar gun	PNA/3ric
	hammer	PNA
	sledgehammer	Adamc	for Ella's tent pegs
	boxcutter	PNA
	exacto knives	PNA
	speedsaw and bit		bit in small clear plastic bag
	measuring tape	PNA
	2 multicard readers		one has a cable; Ella has a mini USB cable if we need it
	file
	calipers
	drill bits
	scissors
	sandpaper
	extra wire
	glo sticks
	"harmless science experiment" labels
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM

Spare Payload Parts ...(pelican briefcase)

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	Extra tinytrack
	Extra CVS camera
	2 2GB SD cards, 1 1GB SD card
	Extra MoLoGoGo phone with charger	(two)
	Spare payload batteries	1 AAA 2 CRV3 1 3V123 Duracell
	spare rigging kit	aether
	extra mylar
	spare flight antenna
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit: JonM

Specific Individual/Vehicle Power/Communication/Electronics

Check	Item	Who's Bringing	Item Details
	Primary Tracking Station	3ric	Public Tube
	Secondary Tracking Station	Bre	Bre's laptop
	MacTracker station	JonM	JonM's laptop
	Ham radios	Anyone who has one	Add your name and call sign to the call sign page
	Inverters	JonM: 1x300W 3ric: maybe 2 Ella:1	To power AC devices. Note which cars have one.
	video cameras	Bre (2)	Bre will pack
	handheld radios	3ric (3)

Transportation-Related (Each car should have chains at minimum)

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	Jumper Cables	JonM: 1 TimL: 1 Ella: 1
	Tow Cables - optional if someone has AAA
	Chains	Ella: 1	each car should have a set
	Fix-a-flat
	sand or de-icer	AdamC
	air compressor	Ella
*When complete, list vehicle transporting specific items in list*:

Ground Station Misc Supplies

Check	Item	Who's Bringing/Count	Item Details
	folding tables	Ideally 3, at least 2	8'x30" folding table JonM (1) + Beth (1)
	camping chairs	JonM: 4, 3ricj: 4; Beth: 2
	Easy-up canopy	???anyone	For shelter at base station
	Trained monkeys	Bre/3ric	recovery device
	tripod	PNA	"looks like a useful device"
When complete, list vehicle transporting kit:****

Extras:

half sheet of pink foam: Tony

hand truck: Tony

Cooler: Tony

small piece of plywood for mud protection while unloading helium tank: Not brought

omni antenna: Tony

Directional antenna: JonM

Supplies for each participant

Everyone should bring (for themselves, and extra if possible):

Check	Item	Item Details
	Water
	Food/Snacks
	Sunscreen
	Sunglasses
	Cold weather clothing, incl: waterproof boots extra socks (smartwool!) gloves, pref waterproof hat long underwear if your legs get cold layers (daytime temps to 50) change of clothes	launch site will be below freezing
	Cell phone
	Flashlights
	camera
	Road and terrain maps
	Walkie-talkies (FRS/GMRS)	If you have one
	Binoculars	If you have some
	GPS
	First Aid Kit	if you gots
	10 essentials!!! http://www.backpacking.net/ten-essl.html
	orange vest

balloon

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