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  •  Ask Jakob & Julia questions from this sheet - Andrew
  •  Make Transit spreadsheet structure for packing lists but DO NOT FILL IN ANY ITEMS - Jamie
  •  Get teamleads to start working on their packing lists after structure is made - Jamie
  •  Pad Cameras
    •  Consult Charlie & Sam on cheap, easy, reliable pad cameras?
    •  Get $$$ for pad cameras
    •  Order pad cameras 
    •  Practice at rehearsal
  •  Order colored tape and sharpies if necessary
  •  Bring Launch Ops 3.0 to teamleads 11/19 - Jamie
  •  Pack and Serialize boxes - Andrew, Jaime, and 2-3 others (Pre-rehearsal)

Away Team Logistics:

Team of 8-10 people in mountains: 35°26'10.4"N 117°48'56.4"W

Pros

Cons

  • Antenna Alignment - Ease of tracking rocket
  • Visual Off-Nominal Tracking
  • Video Footage - for PR
  • Risk - Ground Communications (~5mi range needed)
  • Power Requirements for Communications – Equipment needed?
  • Need High-Magnification Video Equipment
  • More Complex Logistics & Launch Ops

Required Equipment:

  • Fixed-direction antenna – can be borrowed
  • Telephoto lens (400mm-600mm needed) – need to be rented (~$100)
  • Power bank/generator – need to be rented (available at Home Depot)
  • Binoculars
  • Emergency radio
  • Survival supplies (food, water, shelter, first aid, etc.) -> for cold weather
  • Vehicles – off-road capability likely needed

Action Items:

  • Contact FAR and BLM (760-384-5400) re. feasibility/permits