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 |
|---|---|
| 0JEA8 | KAYMONT CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES INC |
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 | 7.8 METERS |
| HUES | COLOR | NATURAL |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | SPACE LIFT RANGE SYSTEMS; AMPS LIGHT ELEMENT |
| SHPE | SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| ANGR | LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 1310.0 |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | RATE OF ASCENT 32M/MIN |
| MATL | MATERIAL | RUBBER, NATURAL OR RUBBER, LATEX |
| ANGQ | MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 33900.0 METERS |
| ALCD | USAGE DESIGN | TO CARRY RADIOSONDE EQUIPMENT |
| AGQB | NECK LENGTH | 4.720 NOMINAL INCHES |
| WGHT | WEIGHT | 1000.0 GRAMS |
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | BALLOON LATEX, 1000G; SOUNDING BALLOON; WEATHER BALLOON |
| ADCL | NECK DIAMETER | 1.181 INCHES NOMINAL |
| ABPM | BODY DIAMETER | 51.600 NOMINAL INCHES |