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 |
|---|---|
| 82187 | NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DBA NATIONA |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANGQ | MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 10000.000 FEET |
| HUES | COLOR | BLACK |
| WGHT | WEIGHT | 10.000 GRAMS |
| SHPE | SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| ANGR | LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 40.000 |
| ALCD | USAGE DESIGN | USED FOR DETERMINING CLOUD H |
| MATL | MATERIAL | RUBBER, NATURAL |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | RUBBER COMPOUNDED WITH CHLOROPRENE |