Project Zephyr Curriculum

Project Zephyr Curriculum

Project Zephyr is a student-led high-altitude weather balloon mission that brings aerospace engineering to life. This curriculum guides students through designing and building a payload, integrating sensors and cameras, planning a launch with FAA coordination, live tracking, field recovery, and post-flight analysis.

Mission Video

Curriculum Components

• Atmospheric science and flight path prediction
• Sensor selection and payload design (temperature, pressure, humidity, IMU)
• APRS/GPS telemetry systems and live chase operations
• Power budgeting, thermal protection, and environmental shielding
• Launch logistics, FAA coordination, and recovery procedures
• Data collection, analysis, and student presentations

Learning Outcomes

Students apply systems engineering, electronics integration, risk management, mapping, recovery logistics, and technical communication—skills directly transferable to aerospace, robotics, and data science.

For extended project photos and story, see the highlight page: /projects/zephyr/. For detailed curriculum samples, email stramark@gmail.com.