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Technique for balloon release in high winds

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Description

Technique for balloon release in high winds. Ed Velie and Charles Trainer openthe balloon shelter doors. Bottom image - Charles Roberts comes out of theshelter with an 800 gram balloon with the shroud still on.

Credit

Report of Charles L. Roberts Jr., Meteorologist-in-Charge

Display Date

1959

Location

Antarctica, Cape Hallett Station

Collection

Paths Less Taken