The project is known as Ferret which uses a GPS tracker along narrow band RF tracker in a balloon payload with the possibility of tracking the balloon and tuning up the frequency.
The project utilizes an Arduino in a beer fridge controller in order to control a compressor, log the temperature, and monitor the operation using Arduino Ethernet Shield through web interface.
The project uses a Nintendo GameBoy Advance with SuperCard to function as the console in building a universal remote control with sample-and-send and GUI.