Seeking Advice on a Student HamSCI Research Project

[Alexander V]

Hello everyone,

I recently joined the group and would appreciate some advice.

My son has just completed 11th grade and is interested in physics and math. We are looking for a summer project that would allow him to build an instrument, collect data, and learn how to perform meaningful scientific analysis.

After reading through the HamSCI materials, we are currently considering:
1. GRAPE-1 DRF
2. Ground Magnetometer

For those with experience in these projects:

• Which would you recommend as a starting point?
• What kinds of data-analysis opportunities does each provide?
• Are there examples of student-led research projects using these data?
• Are there other HamSCI projects that might be especially suitable for a high-school student interested in physics?

Our goal is not only to get the hardware running, but also to contribute useful data and develop a small research project around it.

Thank you for any advice or suggestions.
73,
Alexander Voishchev, W0VAL
Broomfield, Colorado

[Nathaniel Frissell]

Hi Alex,

It is nice to meet you. Have you considered the WSPRDaemon/RX888 system?

https://hamsci.org/wsprdaemon-sdr-overview-specifications-sourcing

I think this one has the most to offer regarding collecting data, performing meaningful scientific analysis, and can also be very useful in a HF ham radio station.

For the ground magnetometer, what type of property do you have? It performs best in a rural environment.

73 de Nathaniel W2NAF

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