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Item Name:
ALTIMETER-BAROMETER , ANEROID
Definition:
A BAROMETRIC TYPE INSTRUMENT CONSISTING OF A PRESSURE-SENSITIVE ELEMENT WHICH CONTRACTS OR EXPANDS IN PROPORTION TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, CONNECTED THROUGH A LINKAGE TO A POINTER. ITS DIAL IS GRADUATED IN UNITS OF LINEAR MEASUREMENT (FEET, METERS, ETC.) AND UNITS OF PRESSURE MEASUREMENT (POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH, INCHES OF MERCURY, MILLIBARS, ETC.) TO INDICATE BOTH ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE AND DIFFERENCES OF ELEVATION.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 63266 | PARA-GEAR EQUIPMENT CO |
Federal Supply Class
Title
METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND A
Inclusions:
INCLUDES METEOROLOGICAL BALLONS; RADIOSONDE SETS; RADARSONDE SETS.
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Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| AFJU | CARRYING CASE | PROVIDED |
| SUPP | SUPPLEMENTARY FEATURES | PARACHUTE ALTIMETER |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | HOUSES 2 AA NI-CAD BATTERIES AND SWITCH IN A MOLDED CASE MOUNTED TO THE SIDE OF THE INSTRUMENT; FOR DAY AND NIGHT USE, HIGH ALTITUDE LOW OPENING PARACHUTE OPERATIONS |