Meteorological Parachute
Parachutes may be used in meteorological soundings as a safety precaution. They ensure a slow rate of descent of the payload following balloon burst. Due the low mass of the iMet-54 radiosonde, a meteorological parachute is typically not required.
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Tyvek:
Weight 80 g Material White Tyvek canopy
with cotton rope LinesShroud Line (8 lines) 60 cm Top String 120 cm Canopy Diameter 85 cm Spreader Hoop Diameter 23-25 cm Payload 300-400 g Descent rates 3.60-3.80 m/s Plastic:
Weight, gm 70 g Material Coloured plastic canopy
with cotton rope LinesShroud Line (8 lines) 60 cm Top String 120 cm Canopy Diameter 107 cm Spreader Hoop Diameter 23-25 cm Payload 300-500 g Descent rates 3.60-3.80 m/s -
Product Description Product Code Tyvek parachute 10381 Plastic parachute 15661
