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Record 1 2012-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Paradrop and Airdrop
  • Airfields
CONT

The expected landing sites for the stratospheric balloons are in Quebec and Ontario. The actual location depends on the direction of the winds. As such, a carrier is needed that will be able to supply services in a wide area with bases in a number of locations within the drop zone. The nominal drop zone is defined by a 500 km radius with its center at the launch site ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parachutage et largage
  • Aérodromes

Spanish

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