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[QUOTE=Faptastrophe]Read this.
[url]http://www.redbullstratos.com/technology/cameras-communications/[/url]
We'll see more than we could possibly dream of.[/QUOTE]
Can't open the link with my phone, he doesn't have a cam during his jump, right?
Anyway, this is freaking epic!:bowdown:
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[QUOTE=millwad]Can't open the link with my phone, he doesn't have a cam during his jump, right?
Anyway, this is freaking epic!:bowdown:[/QUOTE]
Here you go :D
[B]THE CHALLENGES OF PROVIDING EXTENSIVE STILL AND VIDEO IMAGES IN THE EXTREMES OF THE STRATOSPHERE HAVE PROVEN AS COMPLEX AS EVERY OTHER MISSION COMPONENT.
CAMERA AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
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All camera systems being used for the Red Bull Stratos mission have been personally designed and developed by the mission's director of high-altitude photography, Jay Nemeth of FlightLine Films. One of only a handful of "zero-G" qualified cameramen, Jay Nemeth has logged zero-gravity flights for various projects, including a shoot with Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin. In addition to being comfortable in zero-G and high-G environments, he is familiar with the specific camera systems that work well in these conditions.
FlightLine Films offers long-range optical tracking, zero-gravity qualified crews and HD cameras for use in the cold vacuum of space, as well as housings that allow traditional motion picture cameras to operate in that hostile environment.
Camera and communications systems are essential to establish visual contact with Felix Baumgartner, to document the mission's progress in real time and for future review, and to broadcast the images to a global audience.
[B]IN-FLIGHT CAMERAS[/B]
[U]CAPSULE[/U]
Nine high-definition cameras
Three 4K (4,000 x 2,000-pixel) digital cinematography cameras
Three high-resolution digital still cameras
Pressurized electronics "keg" containing more than 125 electronic components and approximately two miles of wiring
PRESSURE SUIT
Three small high-definition video cameras: one on each thigh and one on Felix's chest pack
[B]QUICK FACTS[/B]
The Red Bull Stratos camera system configuration is unique. Most cameras required modification or special electrical and thermal systems to function in near space.
Cameras have trouble working in extreme cold and extreme heat, as well as in a near vacuum. All cameras have been tested in a special chamber that simulates the conditions of high altitude and space. Where necessary, cameras have been placed in custom pressurized housings designed and built by FlightLine Films and Micar Fabrication & Design Company. When filled with nitrogen gas, the housings simulate the environment on Earth.
Four of the capsule cameras are space-rated units attached to the exterior base, eight are in the pressurized housings also on the exterior, and three are interior. All will be remotely controlled from the Mission Control Center.
The capsule's nine advanced HD cameras each individually record to solid-state RAM (random-access memory) recorders, and each is also routed to one of three digital video transmitters for live viewing on Earth.
Special filters are used on some of the Red Bull Stratos cameras because the brightness of the sun is more intense in the upper stratosphere.
It is anticipated that some of the cameras inside the Red Bull Stratos capsule will be covered in ice upon touchdown.
The suit cameras must function in near-space conditions for up to 20 minutes, as well as at supersonic speed and in any orientation (upside-down, sideways, etc.).
The Red Bull Stratos capsule and Felix Baumgartner's pressure suit have more HD cameras than most 45-foot television production trucks.
A typical satellite uplink truck has one or two channels of microwave video. The Red Bull Stratos capsule has three.
[B]OPTICAL GROUND TRACKING CAMERA SYSTEM[/B]
To achieve a live broadcast from 23 miles above the Earth, an optical ground tracking camera system was developed with features ranging from infrared to high-definition cameras. This system is called the "Joint Long-range Aerospace Imaging and Relay": JLAIR. Two JLAIR units are used for the Red Bull Stratos project.
The JLAIR's primary imaging equipment includes:
High-definition P2 camera (up to 60 frames per second)
4K (4,000 x 2,000-pixel) camera (up to 120 frames per second in 2K mode)
Shortwave infrared camera
Digital still camera
The JLAIR Optical Tracking System offers capabilities not previously available to the private space industry or production companies:
It carries a variety of high-power zoom lenses and large telescopes attached to an 8,000-pound motorized pedestal, previously used to track Space Shuttle launches.
The control room allows technicians to select the best images available and transmit them in real time to Mission Control and/or broadcast viewers.
JLAIR 1 is the first fully integrated tracking system on one vehicle chassis that includes an optics payload of over 1,000 pounds, an air-conditioned control room, an on-board generator for the tracker and sub-systems, and encoding and satellite transmission of HD video.
JLAIR 2 shares the same features but employs a traditional trailer-mounted pedestal with separate control truck for mission flexibility.
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Shit, he's having problems..
Screw this shit, just take the guy down if that's even possible.
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Someone push him out and get it over with already.
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If this stunt has some technical failures then this is beyond horrible, if it would be a human mistake it would be one thing but the technical aspect just can't go wrong..
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[B]Note to self: [/B]Don't ever cross the "Armstrong Line" without a pressurized suit.
[QUOTE=CarlosBoozer]I'm still amazed how red bull can afford all of this :oldlol:[/QUOTE]
They have the bleeding edge top F1 team. They also sponsor other F1 teams and are involved in many other motorsports. They sell a ton of drinks worldwide.
And this isn't even half of the shit they do. And now this..
The profit margin on Red Bull is astronomical.
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Haven't heard comments between Felix and Mission control since the visor heat problem..
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So there's a possibility he will freeze to death or either boil to death once he jumps. God I hope not.
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[QUOTE=Faptastrophe]Haven't heard comments between Felix and Mission control since the visor heat problem..[/QUOTE]
I was wondering if I had missed that or not.
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[QUOTE=Faptastrophe]Haven't heard comments between Felix and Mission control since the visor heat problem..[/QUOTE]
its probably blocked for us
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Haha, all respect to Felix but Kittinger was so freaking bad ass.
The guy did this 52 years ago with crappy technology and he was only 5 km under where Felix is going to jump from.
Look at Kittinger's jump;
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8RRkMsHOMU[/url]
And look at Kittinger's technology;
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Kittinger-jump.jpg/220px-Kittinger-jump.jpg[/IMG]
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[QUOTE=millwad]Haha, all respect to Felix but Kittinger was so freaking bad ass.
The guy did this 52 years ago with crappy technology and he was only 5 km under where Felix is going to jump from.
Look at Kittinger's jump;
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8RRkMsHOMU[/url]
And look at Kittinger's technology;
[IMG]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Kittinger-jump.jpg/220px-Kittinger-jump.jpg[/IMG][/QUOTE]
And we just learned he had a hole in his suit.....and he decided not to tell anyone about it. BALLS.
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[QUOTE]nascarcasm @nascarcasm
Snoop Dogg: "Even I haven't gotten that high." #RedBullStratos #LiveJump[/QUOTE]
:lol
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[IMG]http://distilleryimage0.instagram.com/ddeedd06162311e2a5a612313b0a4c95_7.jpg[/IMG]
105.000 feet.
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Heat is still an issue. Getting hairy up there. I want to say we haven't heard from mission control for about 45 mins and I think there's a significant tape delay going on from what I heard.
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[QUOTE=Patrick Chewing]Heat is still an issue. Getting hairy up there. I want to say we haven't heard from mission control for about 45 mins and I think there's a significant tape delay going on from what I heard.[/QUOTE]
This only makes me wonder how the hell Kittinger and his crew could have done this 52 years ago, seriously.. :D
And yeah, Felix seem to have some major issues up there..
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He Will Jump! Final Decision!!!
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Yeah. HD stream on my national television channel. Perfect timing.
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Oh man, hope nothing happens, so worried for the guy..
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[QUOTE=millwad]Oh man, hope nothing happens, so worried for the guy..[/QUOTE]
Same, shit is intense :cry:
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someone hold me! too intense!
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How many damn items..... just open and jumpppppp :D
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He has already jumped and landed according to a swedish news agency, what the hell?
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What height is he supposed to be jumping at?
In any case this guy is high as FCUK!
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the live broadcast shows he's at around 39,000m
where does he intend to jump??
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[QUOTE=Mach_3]What height is he supposed to be jumping at?
In any case this guy is high as FCUK![/QUOTE]
100,000 ft. He's at like 127,000. It's gonna take like an hour to get there lol.
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[QUOTE]Felix Baumgartner plans to ascend to 120,000 feet in a stratospheric balloon and make a freefall jump[/QUOTE]
he's at 127,000 ft now, so I guess he's descending slowly first
he's just sitting there right now, wonder what he's doing/thinking :lol
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Oh shit..the door's open!
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[QUOTE=Reef]100,000 ft. He's at like 127,000. It's gonna take like an hour to get there lol.[/QUOTE]
I thought he was trying to break kittingers record of 100,000?
Good thing i woke up on time to roll this L, i get to see space damn near first hand :lol
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[QUOTE=Mach_3]What height is he supposed to be jumping at?
In any case this guy is high as FCUK![/QUOTE]
They wanted to beat Kittingers 102.000 feet.... but he is like 128.000 right now lol
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He doesn't have a camera on his helmet? Even Kittinger had one
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