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SCIENTIFIC BALLOON [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Scientific Research Methods
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- scientific balloon 1, record 1, English, scientific%20balloon
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- research balloon 1, record 1, English, research%20balloon
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most scientific balloons are of thin .002 cm (.8 SM)-polyethylene material ... The balloon system includes a balloon, a parachute, and the payload, which contains the instruments to conduct the experiment. Scientific balloons can carry a payload weighing as much as 8,000 lb (3,630 kg) [and] can fly to an altitude of 26 SM (42 km), with flights lasting an average of 12 to 24 h. Balloons offer a low-cost, quick response method for doing scientific investigations. Balloons are mobile, meaning they can be launched where the scientist needs to conduct the experiment, and can be readied for flight in as little as six months. 1, record 1, English, - scientific%20balloon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ballon scientifique
1, record 1, French, ballon%20scientifique
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ballon de recherche 1, record 1, French, ballon%20de%20recherche
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des ballons scientifiques sont faits de polyéthylène d'une épaisseur de 0,002 cm (0,8 SM) [...] Le système de ballon comprend le ballon lui-même, un parachute et la charge utile constituée des instruments servant à mener l'expérience. Les ballons scientifiques peuvent transporter une charge utile pouvant atteindre 8 000 lb (3 630 kg), [et] peuvent voler à une altitude de 26 SM (42 km) pendant 12 à 24 h en moyenne. Les ballons constituent une méthode rapide et abordable de mener des recherches scientifiques. Les ballons sont mobiles, c'est-à-dire qu'ils peuvent être lancés là où les scientifiques doivent se livrer à l'expérience, et être prêts à voler en moins de six mois. 1, record 1, French, - ballon%20scientifique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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