TM 11-6660-218-12
x. Tropical Thermometer.
Temperature range . ..__ --._ --_-- +5 to +150 F.
Graduation intervals ____ ________ Each 10 numbered every 10".
Readability _.______ ----_ --_0.5
Accuracy _______________________ 0.5.
Thermal liquid ----- ------------- Mercury.
y. Balloons.
Bursting
Free lift
altitude'
Volumbee
Rate of rise
cu. ft. '
(grams)'
(feet/meters)'
Nomenclature
Type
(feet/meters)'
Color
Balloon ML-50-A
600/183
30,000/9145
Pilot
White
6
132
Balloon ML-51-A
30,000/9145
600/183
Pilot
132
Black
6
Balloon ML-64-A
600/183
30,000/9145
Pilot
132
6
Red
Balloon ML-159-A
900/302
45,000/13715
Pilot
575
White
24
Balloon ML-160-A
900/302
45,000/13715
Pilot
576
Black
24
Balloon ML-161-A
900/302
45,000/13715
Pilot
575
Red
24
1000/305
100,000/30479
Balloon ML-537/UM
126
Sounding
1600
Clear
1312/400
35,000/10668
Balloon ML-635
1100
Sounding
85
Clear
" Figures are approximate.
b
Volumes listed are for balloons at normal inflation, at approximately- 70 F.
r
Varies slightly with type of gas used (Hydrogen or Helium).
1-6. Chart of Weights and Measures
The dimensions and weights for components of Meteorological Station, Manual AN/TMQ4 are listed
in the chart below:
Weight
Dimensions (in. )
Lb
Grams
Height
Depth
Length
Component
31/2
7%
13/8
Anemometer ML-433A/PM
30
Balloon ML-50-A
30
Balloon ML-51-A
30
Balloon ML-64-A
100
Balloon ML159-A
100
Balloon ML-160-A
100
Balloon ML-161-A
1,000
Balloon ML-537-UM
40
150
Balloon ML-635
37/8
61.
61/4
41/2
Barometer ML-102 ( )
48
93/4
66%
140.4
Balloon Launcher ML-594/U with transit case
575
5
Balloon Nozzle ML-3731 GM
23/8
4
45/8
500
Battery Pack BA-259/AM
Calcium Hydride Charges
33/4 (dia)
2
ML-304A/TM
1/8
33/4 (dia)
61/4
11/2
ML-305A/TM
33/4 (dia)
13/4
10
ML-587/TM
36
36
36
35
Case, Meter CY4917/U
17
143/4
113/4
19
Case, Theodolite CY-787/U
0.3
Coupling ML-49
2
Hammer HM3
2.6
Head and Chest Set H-164/U
5 1/8
1.6
19
2.3
11
11
11
Manifold ML-3341 TMQ-3
6
Hose ML-81
0.1
7/8 (dia)
21/4
Jack JK-54
85
Lighting Unit ML-608/AM
7
Nozzle ML-196
1/4
Oil, Lubricating
72 (dia)
100
Parachute ML-132
161/2 (dia)
Parachute ML-609/U
7/8
42
36
Plotting Board ML-122
1115/16
15/16
Psychrometer ML-224
Change 8
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