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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2010
Filed:
May. 01, 2007
Patrick French, Aurora, CO (US);
Bradley D. Veatch, Westminster, CO (US);
Michael O'connor, Centennial, CO (US);
Joseph D. Scott, Centennial, CO (US);
Blase A. Yamona, Lakewood, CO (US);
Patrick French, Aurora, CO (US);
Bradley D. Veatch, Westminster, CO (US);
Michael O'Connor, Centennial, CO (US);
Joseph D. Scott, Centennial, CO (US);
Blase A. Yamona, Lakewood, CO (US);
ADA Technologies, Inc., Littleton, CO (US);
Abstract
An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.