British balloon man's amazing space photo.Summary: A father-of-three from Huddersfield has captured images from earth from space using a weather balloon weather balloon, balloon used in the measurement and evaluation of mostly upper atmospheric conditions (see atmosphere). Information may be gathered during the vertical ascent of the balloon through the atmosphere or during its motions once it has reached a .A father-of-three from Huddersfield has captured images of earth from space using a weather balloon. Starting in October 2008, 38-year-old Robert Harrison filled 12 High Altitude Balloons with helium and launched them 35 kilometres into the atmosphere. Having wrapped a digital camera and Global Positioning System Global Positioning System: see navigation satellite. Global Positioning System (GPS) Precise satellite-based navigation and location system originally developed for U.S. military use. device in loft insulation and linked it to computer software on the ground, he was able to track the balloons' progress. He said: "The first time I saw the pictures, I couldn't believe it." The rare images caught the attention of experts in the field and it wasn't long before Harrison received a telephone call from NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. . In total, the project cost Harrison Au4000 and he believes the achievement was worth every penny. Independent Television News Limited 2010. All rights reserved. Independent Television News Limited 2009. All rights reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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