Interactive Tools

We’ve built open-source calculators and visualizations to support platform design and mission planning:

Design Calculators

Balloon Float Calculator

Physics-based altitude prediction with step-by-step calculations. Model superpressure balloon behavior, gas expansion, differential pressure, and safety margins.

Features:

Interactive step-by-step physics calculations
Visual charts for volume, forces, and pressure
Mylar balloon specifications and safety limits
Detailed explanations for each calculation step

Power Budget Calculator

Comprehensive energy analysis with temperature derating, duty cycle modeling, and multi-day mission simulation.

Features:

Solar panel and battery sizing
Temperature-dependent performance modeling
Component duty cycle analysis
Multi-day mission energy balance

Visualization Tools

LoRaWAN Region Viewer

Interactive 3D globe showing worldwide LoRaWAN regulatory regions with H3 hexagonal grid used for autonomous region detection.

Features:

3D visualization of all LoRaWAN regions
H3 hexagon overlay at multiple resolutions
Interactive globe navigation
Region metadata and specifications

Atmospheric Flow Viewer

Real-time NOAA GFS wind data visualization at multiple pressure levels for trajectory prediction.

Features:

Wind vectors at stratospheric pressure levels
Multiple altitude layers (50mb to 1000mb)
Real-time GFS data integration
Trajectory prediction support

Source Code

All tools are open source and available in the project repositories:

Calculators - HTML/JavaScript visualization tools
H3 Library - Geospatial indexing for embedded systems