SCRIBE 99 (Stratospheric Cryogenic Interferometer Balloon Experiment)

Developed by University of Denver

Balloon launched on 6/25/1987, from Roswell Industrial Air Center, New Mexico, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

SCRIBE is a balloon-borne, high resolution Fourier transform spectrometer designed to measure atmospheric emission at stratospheric altitudes with high resolution (0.06 cm) and high sensitivity.

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 6/25/1987
Launch site: Roswell Industrial Air Center, New Mexico, US  
Balloon launched by: Air Force Geophysics Laboratory (AFGL)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon Raven - SV-001C - 5.025.000 cuft
Flight identification number: H87-06
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 6/25/1987
Landing site: On the White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, US
 Payload weight: 3105 lbs

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