TM 75053
ML513/GM
Figure 61. Balloon Conditioner, Meteorological ML513/GM.
6. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
1. NOMENCLATURE: Balloon Conditioner, Meteorologi-
Power requirements _ _ _ _ _ 115 vac, 60 Hz, single
cal ML513/GM.
phase 5.8 amp max.
Maximum heat range _ _ _ _ To 194 F. (90 C.).
2. TYPE CLASSIFICATION: Standard A.
Power consumption _ _ _ _ _ 670 watts max.
Capacity of conditioning chain- 4 plastic balloon con-
3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Unclassified.
tainers.
ber.
7. MAJOR COMPONENTS:
4. PRIMARY USE OR CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:
Oven.
Provides controlled heat and humidity for balloon con-
Thermometer.
ditioning.
Shelf.
Plastic balloon container.
5. BRIEF FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:
Balloon Meteorological Conditioner, ML513/GM is an
8. SET, SYSTEM, FACILITY, AND CONFIGURATION
oven that provides the necessary heating and humidity
APPLICATIONS:
values to condition meteorological balloons prior to flight
This set is used independently.
to reach the altitudes for which the balloons were designed.
Balloons in storage for periods of more than 1 year from
9. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AND AUX-
the date of manufacture or stored at temperatures below
ILIARY EQUIPMENT:
50 F., for any extended period of time require condi-
Power supply required to provide 115 vac, 60 Hz, single
tioning.
phase 5.8 amp max.
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