Teardrop Balloon

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Teardrop Balloon

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A sounding balloon which, when operationally inflated, resembles an inverted teardrop. This shape was determined primarily by aerodynamic considerations of the problem obtaining maximum stable rates of balloon ascension. [[/a>|/a> ]]

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use