The NASA Langley Research Center tethered balloon system operations are covered in this report for the period of 1979 through 1983. Meteorological data, ozone concentrations, and other data were obtained from in situ measurements. The large tethered balloon had a lifting capability of 30 kilograms to 2500 meters. The report includes descriptions of the various components of the balloon systems such as the balloons, the sensors, the electronics, and the hardware. Several photographs of the system are included as well as a list of projects including the types of data gathered.


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    Title :

    NASA Langley Research Center tethered balloon systems


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    1987-02-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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