Part Number
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Item Name:
BALLOON , METEOROLOGICAL
Definition:
A BALLOON DESIGNED TO HAVE A PREDETERMINED RATE OF FREE ASCENT WHEN INFLATED WITH A SPECIFIC VOLUME OF A LIGHTER-THAN-AIR GAS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HUES | COLOR | NATURAL |
| ANGN | MINIMUM BURSTING DIAMETER | NOT RATED |
| WGHT | WEIGHT | 600.0 GRAMS |
| ZZZT | NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA | 600 GRAM SOUNDING TYPE |
| ANGQ | MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 26000.0 METERS |
| SHPE | SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| ANGR | LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 2800.0 |
| ALCD | USAGE DESIGN | TO CARRY INSTRUMENTS ALOFT |
| ADCL | NECK DIAMETER | 1.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.850 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| MATL | MATERIAL | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| AGQB | NECK LENGTH | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL |