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Scoggins, J. R.

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Rough surface improves stability of air- sounding balloons

Aerodynamic stability of balloons used for measuring the intensity and direction of atmospheric winds at various elevations is improved by incorporating a rough surface on the balloons. The rough-surfaced balloon is useful for collecting wind profiles and other meteorological data.

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Spherical balloon wind sensor behavior.

Freely rising superpressure spherical balloon response characteristics based on wind profile data, showing surface roughness effects on aerodynamic properties

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