Publication Date:
1959-02-01
Description:
A mechanism for the automatic deflation of captive balloons in the event of mooring cable breakage has reduced a hazard to air navigation. Devised at the U. S. Army Electronic Proving Ground (USAEPG) at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, this mechanism has also effected savings in recovered balloons and meteorological instruments.
Print ISSN:
0003-0007
Electronic ISSN:
1520-0477
Topics:
Geography
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Physics