Part Number
Part Number:
NSN:
NIIN:
Item Name:
PARACHUTE , METEOROLOGICAL
Definition:
AN ITEM DESIGNED TO HAVE A PREDETERMINED RATE OF DESCENT FOR METEOROLOGICAL EQUIPMENT THROUGH AIR TO THE EARTH SURFACE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 24067 | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SPECIFICATI |
Federal Supply Class
Title
METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND A
Inclusions:
INCLUDES METEOROLOGICAL BALLONS; RADIOSONDE SETS; RADARSONDE SETS.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | PLASTIC POLYPROPYLENE 0.5 MM THICK; HEXAGONAL SHAPE; 10.5 IN EA SIDE; 15.0 IN OF SHROUD CORDS; COMPLETE PARACHUTE SHALL NOT WEIGH MORE THAN 5 GRAMS; JUNCTION OF 5 SHROUD CORDS AT A COMMON LOAD POINT; PARACHUTE IS INSERTED INTO THE BALLON PRIOR TO INFLATION; MAX. WEIGHT OF DESCENDING LIGHTING UNIT 25.0 GRAMS |