SAOZ (Systeme d'Analyse par Observation Zenithale) + LABS (Laser Backscatter Sonde) + DESCARTES

Developed by Centre National de Recherche Scientifique - Service d'Aéronomie (CNRS/SA) - University of Cambridge - IFA

Balloon launched on 3/27/1998, from Virgen del Camino Airport, León, Spain

Purpose of the flight and payload description



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Details of the balloon flight

Balloon launched on: 3/27/1998 at 03:58
Launch site: Virgen del Camino Airport, León, Spain  
Balloon launched by: Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales (CNES)
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon model 10zl Zodiac - 10.000 m3
Balloon serial number: 10ZL Nº 59
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 3/27/1998 at ~ 06:15
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 2 h 15 m
 Payload weight: 120 kgs
Gondola weight: 45 kgs

External references

  • SAOZ flight list Florence Goutail website, Laboratoire Atmosphères, Milieux, Observations Spatiales

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