Radar Reflector #2
with reinforced
central line.
Radar Reflector #3
with reinforced
central line.
3" Dia. Ring for use
in launching Train.
Parachute #2
(Reinforced)
Parachute #3
(Reinforced)
Parachute #4
(Reinforced)
Radiozonde, 74.5 mc.,
with heavy-duty batteries,
25 ordinate Humidity
Resistor.
Payload 17.5 lbs.
(Descent) Cutoff #3
For release of ballasts.
Sand ballast in 8
plastic tubes.
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TRAIN FOR CLUSTER FLIGHT NO.2
TO BE FLOWN AT BETHLEHEM, PENNSYLVANIA
Scales: Balloons and all Lines — 1" = 15' 0"
All Equipment — 1" = 2' 0"
TOP
2 ea. 1000 gm. Balloon,
Free lift 4000 gm each.
3" Dia. Ring for use in
launching chute.
Parachute #1
(Reinforced)
(Ascent) Cutoff #1
Acts at 35,000'.
Small Ring for
Assembly of Train.
Single Nylon
Line
Braided Nylon
Line
21 balloons on braided
nylon line, spaced 20'
apart, and with a snap at
end of each balloon's
individual 14' line.
20 ea. 350 gm. balloons,
Free lift 900 gms each.
1 balloon 350 gm. size,
Free lift 450 gms each.
3" Dia. Ring for use in
launching Train.
A. ½ filled balloon with Cutoff
Squib acting at 40,000'.
B. Cutoff Squib acting
at 42,500'.
C. Cutoff Squib acting
at 45,000'.
(Ascent) Cutoff #2
For release of balloons A,B,C.
Radar Reflector #1
with reinforced
central line.
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*Wes E. Smith*