These engineers put an APRS transmitter attached to a GPS that was known to work at high altitudes in each payload, along with the needed batteries. And of course, the carried Nexus S was also loaded with some "mission-critical" apps such as Google Maps for Mobile 5.0, Google Sky Map and Latitude.
Zi Wang, Captain of the Mission Android Headquarters said, "Recently, we travelled to Ione, CA and sent seven payloads up, up, and away into near space, each equipped with a Nexus S"
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Personally, this data collection activity is kinda odd thing for me.. For an example, one of the interesting finding is the fact that Nexus S could withstand temperatures of -50˚C.. in a practical situation, we, human, will surely be gone for good at that freezing temperature.. so, what's the point anyway?
A device, in this case, a smartphone, is great when it can deliver what they built for, that's all. Even if it wrecked at -40˚C, as long as the apps and functionalities run flawlessly, Nexus S or any other smartphones out there will still be great as they are. Damn, i talked too much..
A device, in this case, a smartphone, is great when it can deliver what they built for, that's all. Even if it wrecked at -40˚C, as long as the apps and functionalities run flawlessly, Nexus S or any other smartphones out there will still be great as they are. Damn, i talked too much..
By the way, the video is quite cool :) enjoy it..
