Hot Air Balloon Simulator The goal of the hot air balloon project in the Engineering 477 class is to create the most realistic simulator, acknowledging the limitations of technology, time and finances. The simulator will use many available techniques to create as realistic of a environment for as many of the senses we can cater to and also include a high level of physics in the ride, to make it deceptively real, to be used for people in entertainment,hot air balloon training or medical studies (acrophobia)   Ask a NASA Scientist: The science behind hot air balloons     IOWA 4-9 SCIENCE PROJECT Through this activity the student will conduct experiments on the effects of different types of construction materials on the altitude of a hot air balloon.   Facts about Hot Air Balloons     Exploratorium Learning Studio 3601 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA 94123 415-528-4343 studio@exploratorium.edu © The Exploratorium 3601 Lyon Street San Francisco, CA 94123