TM 75053
ML160A
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1. NOMENCLATURE: Balloon ML160A.
7. MAJOR COMPONENT:
Balloon ML160A.
2. TYPE CLASSIFICATION: Standard A.
8. SET, SYSTEM, FACILITY, AND CONFIGURATION
3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Unclassified.
APPLICATIONS:
This equipment is used as part of the AN/TMQ4
4. PRIMARY USE OR CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:
system.
Used to determine wind direction and windspeeds aloft.
9. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTS REQUIRED AND
AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT: None.
5. BRIEF FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:
Balloon ML160A, a large black pilot balloon, is used
10. TOOL AND TEST EQUIPMENT: None.
to determine the wind direction and windspeeds of the
winds aloft to a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet/13,760
11. REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE:
meters. The ML160A can be used when sky conditions
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are overcast against a dark background. The ML160A
may also be used to aid in the estimation of cloud heights
12. REPAIR PARTS SUPPORT CAPABILITY:
at night. Windspeed and direction may be determined by
No density.
tracking the balloon visually and computing the angular
data received.
13. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
Operator MOS 93E20, 93F20.
6. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
14. TYPICAL BASIS OF ISSUE.
Type _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Pilot.
Material _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Neoprene.
15. PRICE DATA:
Color _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Black.
a. Major item _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ $ 0 . 4 9
Weight (inflation) _ _ _ _ 100 g.
b. Repair parts (1-year cost based Expendable, non-
Free lift _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 575 g.
on 100 equipments).
repairable.
Average rate of rise _ _ _ _ 900 fpm or 275 mpm.
16. ITEM REPLACED: None.
Bursting altitude _ _ _ _ _ 4 5 , 0 0 0 feet or 1 3 , 7 6 0
meters.
17. REMARKS:
Issued as a unit replacement.
Dimensions _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 7/8 in. long, 9/16-in. dia.
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