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Businger et al. 1996

Businger, S., Chiswell, S.R., Ulmer, W.C. and Johnson, R. (1996). Balloons as a Lagrangian measurement platform for atmospheric research. Journal of Geophysical Research 101: doi: 10.1029/95JD00559. issn: 0148-0227.

The history of constant-level balloons as observational platforms for atmospheric research is reviewed. Recent experience in using simple tetroons with Global Positioning System transponders for long-range tracking during the Atlantic Stratocumulus Transition Experiment (ASTEX) is presented, along with an overview of the results of the ASTEX/Marine Aerosol and Gas Exchange Lagrangian strategy experiments. Progress in balloon materials and tracking capabilities is discussed, and a design is presented for an economical, lightweight ''smart balloon'' for use in future Lagrangian strategy, atmospheric chemistry experiments. ¿ American Geophysical Union 1996

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Meteorology and Atmospheric Dynamics, Instruments and techniques, Meteorology and Atmospheric Dynamics, Boundary layer processes, Atmospheric Composition and Structure, Instruments and techniques, Global Change, Instruments and techniques

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Journal of Geophysical Research
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