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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANGN | MINIMUM BURSTING DIAMETER | ANY ACCEPTABLE |
| HUES | COLOR | NATURAL |
| SHPE | SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| MATL | MATERIAL | NEOPRENE LATEX |
| ADCL | NECK DIAMETER | 1.375 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.750 INCHES MAXIMUM |
| ANGQ | MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 31500.0 METERS |
| ALCD | USAGE DESIGN | USED FOR RADIOSONDE AEROLOGICAL SOUNDING,GENERAL PURPOSE |
| ZZZK | SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA | 82187-458.300 MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATION |
| WGHT | WEIGHT | 1200.0 GRAMS |
| AGQB | NECK LENGTH | 5.000 INCHES NOMINAL |