The objective of the paper is to in

The objective of the paper is to introduce inquiry-based methods and more specifically a
space balloon experiment as a worthy incorporation into remote sensing courses. Learning
outcomes such as spatial thinking and understanding, interpersonal and organizational
skills along with creativeness and imagination are targeted. The learning outcomes were
integrated from multiple sources, including the ABET guidelines. Furthermore, project
outcomes are assessed through student performance metrics and a student survey. To
support efficient and successful replication, the experiment setup is presented in detail.