Project Calliope
Project Calliope is a home-built satellite, launching in 2011 to convert the ionosphere (where auroras occur) into sound so we can hear on Earth just how active space is. The data will be sent down as MIDI data via amateur ham radio for anyone to hear, and we'll make it available to musicians as royalty-free MIDI tracks to use, reuse and remix into cool music. I like the idea of flying something in space whose purpose is to make music until it dies -- music from science.
research Visit Project WebsiteLOCATION: Laurel, MD
The Fragile Oasis Medals
Every year, all Fragile Oasis projects are eligible to receive one of three Fragile Oasis Medals. Learn more about the medals on the blog. Should this project receive one? Let us know:
- Vote for the Education Medal.
- Vote for the Humanitarian Service Medal.
- Vote for the Peace Medal.
46 VOTES FOR THE PROJECT
Followers of this project
May 7, 2011
beth b.
Someday I want to see an Aurora. I love ALL aurora photos -- especially the ones from space. Now, I can hear what they sound like too. So cool!
Aug. 30, 2011
lu a.
BUENISIMO NO???!
OJALA Y ESTE PROYECTO SE CONCRETE, SERÍA GENIAL Q PUDIERAMOS ESCUCHARLAS.. COMO SE SENTIRÁ TOCARLAS?!
Aug. 31, 2011
D.M.J. M.
A rough english translation: THATS FANTASTIC, NO ?!?!
If this was possible we could hear it and that would be great !!
Q: Then I would wonder what it feels like ?
**Hope that's close** :)
June 25, 2012
Meagan J.
I love this!