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Extended Duration Studies Of Energetic Particles In The Stratosphere, Ian Kuhl, Ashna Coondiah, Howard Brooks Oct 2022

Extended Duration Studies Of Energetic Particles In The Stratosphere, Ian Kuhl, Ashna Coondiah, Howard Brooks

Annual Student Research Poster Session

The Balloon Assisted Stratospheric Experiments (BASE) program aims to measure atmospheric muon concentration at the Pfotzer Maximum with Geiger Counters carried by weather balloons. The most intense radiation is found at the Pfotzer Maximum 18 - 22 km (11 - 13 mi) above ground level. During this summer, seven flights were conducted to attain maximum time in the Pfotzer Maximum using different strategies like underfilling and multiple balloon systems.