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National Science Foundation
This research is supported by a grant from the NSF Physical Meteorology Program (Grant No. 0137589). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. |
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Climate System Research Center
University of Massachusetts, Amherst |
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Raven Industries
A world leader in scientific ballooning, Raven Industries has supported our work with technical advice, material samples, and prototype balloons. We are especially grateful to Mike Smith, senior aeronautical engineer at Raven, for his insights and advice. |
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CTI Industries
CTI Industries produces a wide range of metalized and latex balloons as well as specialized films for packaging, coatings, and laminations. Rick Sherman at CTI has supported our work by supplying us with bulk metalized film from CTI's balloon production facility. |
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Pliant Corporation
Pliant Corporation is a leading producer of value-added film and flexible packaging products for personal care, medical, food, industrial and agricultural markets. Mike Bittaker and Jenny McGarry at Pliant have supported our project by donating ultra high-grade (non-conductive) film and supplying technical advice on its use. |
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Sherline Products Inc.
Sherline makes an amazing little cnc-ready mill and lathe that allow us to machine complex parts quickly and easily. |
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The Motion Group
TMG makes our cnc stepper motor controller and g-code software interface. |
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Bobcad
Bobcad's economical software supports complex drawings, g-code generation, and simlated machining. |