Advances in technology, namely gps scoring devices and weather reporting devices, have pushed skill level and task calling progression in our sport to new heights. During the 2020 World Championship, the US team will deploy a dedicated weather team fully geared with the latest in radiosonde wind reporting technology to provide up to the second wind readings to all eight pilots on the team. These devices are launched with helium balloons and as they climb relay weather telemetry - wind speed and direction - to a ground station via VHF radio link.

We believe that this piece of the USA Ballooning team is essential for us to keep up with the progression on the international stage, but it will require substantial investment in electronics and travel/lodging for the dedicated team members who will operate the system. Proceeds from the items on this website will go directly to funding this Wind/Weather Team at the 2020 World Championship.