SAOZ (Systeme d'Analyse par Observation Zenithale) + LABS (Laser Backscatter Sonde) + OPC (Optical Particle Counter)

Developed by Centre National de Recherche Scientifique - Service d'Aéronomie (CNRS/SA)

Balloon launched on 1/23/1996, from Andoya Rocket Range, Nordland, Norway

Purpose of the flight and payload description

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 1/23/1996 at V
Launch site: Andoya Rocket Range, Nordland, Norway
Balloon launched by: Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon

External references

SAOZ balloon program Service d'Aéronomie, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

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About StratoCat

Some Statistics

+ 4000 pictures, many historical ones
+ 20 articles from different contributors
+ 15196 balloon launch records already published
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