The idea behind the solar balloon project is to create a balloon that doesn't require any hydrogen or helium for lift. The goal is to take pictures and collect weather data at an altitude of 75,000 feet. We hope that this can replace conventional weather balloons or high altitude balloons as a more sustainable alternative.
COMPLETED! We've written the patent application, won 1st in the 2020 Stony Brook SBDC entrepreneur's challenge, and 3rd in the NYBPC business competition in the NYSERDA Energy/Environment category.