Purpose of the flight and payload description
This balloon transported a PHOTOGRAPHIC DEVICE developed by the University of Chicago. No further details about this payload could be obtained from the available scientific and technical literature.
Details of the balloon flight
Balloon launched on: 8/31/1952 at 7:02 est
Launch site: USCGC Eastwind (WAGB 279) anclado en la Bahia de Baffin entre Groenlandia y el NE de Canada
Balloon launched by: General Mills Inc.
Balloon manufacturer/size/composition: Zero Pressure Balloon General Mills / 85 ft (851A)
Flight identification number: GMI 960
End of flight (L for landing time, W for last contact, otherwise termination time): 8/31/1952 at ~ 15:00 est
Balloon flight duration (F: time at float only, otherwise total flight time in d:days / h:hours or m:minutes - ): 8 h
Landing site: Impact at sea. Payload not recovered.
Payload weight: 360 pounds
Preset time device
External references
- Final Report Project 85006 General Mills - 1953
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