Balloon Specifications

Balloon:

Type: Zero-pressure, short duration
Number: W 2947-3-19
Material: 0.8 mil Polyethylene
Volume at Float altitude: 29.47 million cubic feet
Gore length: 597 ft

Weight:

Component Weight (lbs)
Balloon 4410
Parachute and Rigging 725
Gondola 1200
Ballast 500
GLAST-BFEM and pressure vessel 1220
   
Total weight 8055