Part Details | METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON
6660-01-498-3854 A balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.
Alternate Parts: TA800, KCI800, 8242, 6660-01-498-3854, 01-498-3854, 6660014983854, 014983854
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | JUN 24, 2002 | 01-498-3854 | 03041 ( BALLOON, METEOROLOGICAL ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6660-01-498-3854
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| TA800 | 0JEA8 | KAYMONT CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES,INC. |
| KCI800 | 0JEA8 | KAYMONT CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES,INC. |
| 8242 | 0NG08 | SCIENTIFIC SALES, INC |
Technical Data | NSN 6660-01-498-3854
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| WEIGHT | 800.0 GRAMS |
| COLOR | NATURAL |
| SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| BODY DIAMETER | 46.000 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK LENGTH | 4.720 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK DIAMETER | 1.181 INCHES NOMINAL |
| MINIMUM BURSTING DIAMETER | 7.0 METERS |
| MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 32600.0 METERS |
| MATERIAL | 0$DRCE000 |
| LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 1220.0 |
| USAGE DESIGN | TOCARRY RADIOSONDE EQUIPMENT |
| SPECIAL FEATURES | RATE OF ASCENT 32M/MIN |
| END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | SPACE LIFT RANGE SYSTEMS; AMPS LIGHT ELEMENT |
| PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | BALLOON LATEX, 800G; SOUNDING BALLOON; WEATHER BALLOON |