RACOON: Radiation Controlled Balloon, 1980-1982
File — Box: 3, Folder: 101
Identifier: Folder 101
Scope and Contents
The RACOON concept permits the flight of large, low cost polyethylene balloons for several weeks at stratospheric altitudes without ballast. The balloon ascends each morning and descends at night. This movement of 15 to 20km in altitude provides an ideal platform for vertical soundings and sampling measurements in the stratosphere. The theory is described as well as the results of three globe-circling flights.
Dates
- Creation: 1980-1982
Creator
- From the Collection: Atmospheric Technology Division (ATD) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Access to this collection is open.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 9.30 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Archives Repository