High Altitude Balloon

High-altitude balloons are increasingly used for atmospheric research, ecological monitoring, and communication, driving research into improved control and navigation systems. Current research focuses on optimizing launch locations using Bayesian optimization and reinforcement learning algorithms to achieve efficient station-keeping, even in challenging wind conditions, and developing autonomous navigation techniques for tasks like volcanic monitoring on other planets. These advancements enable longer flight durations and more precise data collection, significantly enhancing the capabilities of these platforms for various scientific and practical applications. Improved wind prediction models, leveraging GPU-accelerated algorithms, further enhance the precision and reliability of balloon-based observations.