Part Details | METEOROLOGICAL BALLOON
6660-01-498-3855 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: KCI1000, TA1000, NJB1000GR, 8243, 6660-01-498-3855, 01-498-3855, 6660014983855, 014983855
| Supply Group (FSG) | NSN Assigned | NIIN | Item Name Code (INC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | JUN 24, 2002 | 01-498-3855 | 03041 ( BALLOON, METEOROLOGICAL ) |
REFERENCE DRAWINGS & PICTURES
Cross Reference | NSN 6660-01-498-3855
| Part Number | Cage Code | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
| KCI1000 | 0JEA8 | KAYMONT CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES,INC. |
| TA1000 | 0JEA8 | KAYMONT CONSOLIDATED INDUSTRIES,INC. |
| NJB1000GR | 42DQ1 | NJ BALLOON MANUFACTURING, LLC |
| 8243 | 0NG08 | SCIENTIFIC SALES, INC |
Technical Data | NSN 6660-01-498-3855
| Characteristic | Specifications |
|---|---|
| WEIGHT | 1000.0 GRAMS |
| COLOR | NATURAL |
| SHAPE | SPHERICAL |
| BODY DIAMETER | 51.600 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK LENGTH | 4.720 INCHES NOMINAL |
| NECK DIAMETER | 1.181 INCHES NOMINAL |
| MINIMUM BURSTING DIAMETER | 7.8 METERS |
| MINIMUM BURSTING ALTITUDE | 33900.0 METERS |
| MATERIAL | 0$DRCE000 |
| LIFTING FORCE IN GRAMS | 1310.0 |
| USAGE DESIGN | TO CARRY 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, 1000G; SOUNDING BALLOON; WEATHER BALLOON |