Science experiment! we have a small stock of Vaisala RS80-15GF radiosonde available.

1 off weather meteorological balloon in foil sealed package. Balloon and parachute packages are also available for a range of applications. Instructions and useful links emailed out with every order. Please contact me for any application query.

Description:

These balloons have plenty of uses from the obvious weather measurement, launching your camera phone or Raspberry Pi into near space, giant ball games, Prisoner parties, PR events or send a potato into space like Heston, etc etc. These are brand new and come in sealed foil packs. 

Balloon Specifications:

Balloon Weight: 200g
Neck Diameter: 6-7cm
Inflated diameter: 122cm
Burst Altitude: 19000m
Burst Diameter: 2.9m
Payload: 250g
Helium Required: 957 litres

The 250g balloon has been withdrawn


Balloon Weight: 600g
Neck Diameter: 6-7cm
Inflated diameter: 148cm
Burst Altitude: 28000m
Burst Diameter: 5.7m
Payload: 250g
Helium Required: 1697 litres

Balloon Weight: 1000g
Neck Diameter: 6-7cm
Inflated diameter: 164cm
Burst Altitude: 30 - 32000m
Burst Diameter: 7.3m
Payload: 250g - 800g or higher depending on application
Helium Required: 2320 - 3200 litres

Balloon Weight: 1200g - Not available but we may be able to configure a 1000g balloon to suit.
Neck Diameter: 8.5cm
Inflated diameter: 188cm
Burst Altitude: 31000m
Burst Diameter: 8.0m
Payload: 1000g
Helium Required: 3480 litres
The 1200g balloon parachute is nylon with a tyvek trim to strengthen the stitches.

Balloon Weight: 2000g - A very special balloon to lift heavier payloads or given the right circumstance an amazing altitude of 40000m. Please contact me with your requirements.

All of the above data is based on an ascent rate of 325m/min. We are quite happy to calculate other configurations for your specific application.

Parachute Specification:

Parachute weight:     75g     75g 180g    210g    370g
Material:                   Plastic Tyvek  Nylon  Tyvek  Tyvek
Diameter cm:            107     85    156     200    300
Payload:                   300g    300g   1000g 2000g 5000g

We may change plastic parachutes to Tyvek depending on availability.


You will need to seal the balloon neck once filled, for a single flight a cable tie is sufficient. Balloons can be filled with helium, compressed air or just inflated by mouth if you have the lungs for it.

If you intend to release this balloon above an altitude of 60m there are notified airways around the UK where there is a requirement to give the CAA 28 days notice. It’s an online application form which can be found on the CAA website, or you can just search for form DAP1919 from the CAA website. It’s free of charge to do.

Please contact me for bulk pricing

Quick despatch via Evri next working day or UPS

European deliveries by UPS or Direct Entry/Parcel Force take 3 - 10 days depending on your location. Please contact me before ordering for best UPS delivery costs.

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Thanks for looking

jezsensible