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Skyhook balloon

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-008925

A large, uncrewed balloon designed to carry scientific instruments to high altitudes in the stratosphere for atmospheric research. These balloons are typically filled with helium or hydrogen and can remain aloft for extended periods, providing platforms for studying cosmic rays, ozone depletion, and other stratospheric phenomena. They can reach altitudes exceeding 30 kilometers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-008925
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008925",
  "term": "Skyhook balloon",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A large, uncrewed balloon designed to carry scientific instruments to high altitudes in the stratosphere for atmospheric research. These balloons are typically filled with helium or hydrogen and can remain aloft for extended periods, providing platforms for studying cosmic rays, ozone depletion, and other stratospheric phenomena. They can reach altitudes exceeding 30 kilometers.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/skyhook-balloon/"
}

Record 8,647 of 10,816 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.