Episode 8: Packing For Success: Data Gathering
Episode description
Episode 8: Packing for Success – Data Gathering
In this episode we talk about the equipment needed for a successful data collection. We cover everything from the very first survey, to the first person transit, to long term data gathering. We go over a bunch of equipment you’re going to want to bring and we discuss some of the techniques you’ll most likely use.
01:40 Remote Sensing Devices
Remote Control Planes, Recon Balloons / Zeppelins, Weather Balloons.
04:40 Optics and Sensors
IR Sensors on cameras, Night Scope
07:20 Recording Equipment
Erdine Computer (IDET-LT-2013 Rugged Laptop)
09:30 Audio Data
Parabolic Microphone, Laser Bounce Microphones
11:10 Other Recorders
Radiation, Microwaves, Biological, Air Samples
15:10 The Role of Team 1 - Initial Data Gathering
Length of Stay, Initial Data Gathering, Path Breakers
21:15 Special Equipment for the First Portal Transit
Solar powered robot, wheel camera, Self Developing Film, Radiation Badges, Biological Dection
24:20 Locating Entry Point
Astronomical packages, figuring out time of day, Portable Satellite Rocket System
30:00 Infiltration
History Books, Newspapers, Library, Trash (Garbology)
33:10 Stuff people Forget About
Pencil & Paper, Shortwave Radio, Charcoal & Paper for Rubbings, Linesmen Climbing Gear, Dragging Harness, Stainless Steel Vacuum Bottles, Gyroscopic Shaver, Ziploc Sandwich Baggies, Titanium Scoop & Bottles, Mason Jars