The ballooning done through the NEBP has collected valuable data for scientific research. See the publications that showcase the work done!

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Publically Available Data Collections

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This data set was collected on April 7-8, 2024 by Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project student teams, who collected atmospheric science data on high altitude balloon flights.
A total solar eclipse 

The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP) is a student-centered STEM education and research initiative that leveraged the October 14, 2023 annular eclipse and April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse for authentic learning opportunities.

2024 Total Solar Eclipse

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Characterization of Atmospheric Gravity Waves Observed During a Total Solar Eclipse in Granbury, Texas

Here, we see that the kinetic energy exhibits a similar trend to the total energy, with prominent peaks near 19 km and smaller fluctuations at other heights.

A graph showing the different performances with and without using a vent 
High-Altitude Balloons Flights on Total Solar Eclipse

The main aims of the flights were to evaluate the performance of the newly designed Innovation. 
A payload while in space 
Characterizing the Impacts of 2024 Total Solar Eclipse Using New York State Mesonet Data

Here we use NYSM observations to characterize the TSE's impacts at the surface, in the planetary boundary layer (PBL), and on surface fluxes and CO2 concentrations.

2023 - 2024 Solar Eclipses

A payload while in space 

Here, we present the findings from a radiosonde field campaign carried out during the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019 aimed at detecting eclipse-driven gravity waves in the stratosphere. This eclipse was the source of three stratospheric gravity waves.

 

The florida ballooning team with a balloon 

The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (NEBP) is a student-centered and team-based STEM initiative that leverages the October 14, 2023 annular eclipse and April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse for authentic learning opportunities.

2019 Total Solar Eclipse

Circle of best fit on a graph 

Here, we present the findings from a radiosonde field campaign carried out during the total solar eclipse of July 2, 2019 aimed at detecting eclipse-driven gravity waves in the stratosphere. This eclipse was the source of three stratospheric gravity waves.

2017 Total Solar Eclipse

A Graphs over top of an eclipse 
Measuring ARTSE2017: Results from Wyoming and New York

Here, we focus on the results obtained from the radiosonde field campaign in Fort Laramie, Wyoming, and the New York State Mesonet (NYSM). In Fort Laramie, 36 people from 13 institutions flew 19 radiosondes and launched 5 large balloons carrying video payloads before, during, and after the eclipse while continuously recording surface weather data.