Welcome to the Weather Balloon Communication Group!
Step into the fascinating field of communication engineering through our Weather Balloon Programme — a hands-on initiative focused on the real-world applications of wireless communication and signal processing.
As part of the Communication Group, you'll play a vital role in:
- Receiving and decoding data transmitted from high-altitude radiosondes
- Enabling live tracking and analysis of weather balloon telemetry
- Applying communication theory to real-world scenarios
Weather balloons can soar up to 30+ km above the Earth — and we stay connected the entire time.
- 📶 LoRa (Long Range) communication systems
- 🛰️ SDR (Software Defined Radio) receivers and platforms
- 📡 RF (Radio Frequency) signal processing
- 🧠 Real-time signal decoding and data extraction
- 🗺️ Tracking and visualization of balloon flight paths
Whether you're just starting out or seeking to deepen your expertise in wireless systems, this program offers a unique, immersive experience to:
- Apply classroom theory in practical fieldwork
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge communication tools
- Collaborate with peers on exciting live experiments
