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Title Atomosat balloon applications for tropospheric research
Creator/Author Heinsheimer, T.F. ; Neushul, P.C.
Publication Date1977 Sep 01
OSTI IdentifierOSTI ID: 6622433
Other Number(s)CODEN: TAGUA
Resource TypeJournal Article
Resource RelationTrans. Am. Geophys. Union ; Vol/Issue: 58:9
Subject500100 -- Environment, Atmospheric-- Basic Studies-- (-1989); ;TROPOSPHERE-- MONITORING; AIR POLLUTION;AIRCRAFT;BALLOONS;EARTH ATMOSPHERE;USA
Related SubjectEARTH ATMOSPHERE;NORTH AMERICA;POLLUTION
Description/Abstract Technical feature:Development of a manned superpressure balloon provides a platform for tropospheric monitoring flights that has many attractive attributes.^The use of new high strength fabrics allows the construction of a balloon that contains its lifting gas under pressure, thereby providing long-term flight stability.^Three flights, each lasting more than 30 hours, have already been accomplished.^Scientists on board can facilitate the collection of atmospheric data.^Flight configuration, flight testing, and flight data are presented.^Flights lasting several days can cost less than $5000.^(1 drawing, 17 graphs, 3 maps, 6 photos, 1 table)
Country of PublicationUnited States
LanguageEnglish
FormatPages: 836-843
System Entry Date2001 May 13

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