DRIFTSONDE TEST

Developed by National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

Balloon launched on 2/10/2003, from Naval Air Station Tillamook, Oregon, US

Purpose of the flight and payload description

 

Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 2/10/2003
Launch site: Naval Air Station Tillamook, Oregon, US  
Balloon launched by: Global Solutions for Science and Learning (GSSL) Inc.
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon  
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 2/11/2003
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 22 h 30 m

Engineering Tests; Iridium communications, Drop sondes (data system on ground), automatic altitude control, diurnal test

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