Inflation of Sunrise balloon (DI02016)

The slender hose seen above the Sunrise balloon partially fills the balloon with helium before launch. A large portion of the balloon is left unfilled so it can expand as it ascends into the stratosphere, where air pressure is considerably lower. The launch from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Swede...

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Other Authors: Calvin, Carlye (Carlye Calvin) (photographerpht)
Format: Still Image
Language:unknown
Published: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
Subjects:
Science > Experiments
Research > Equipment and supplies
Sun > Research
Esrange
Kiruna
Online Access:http://n2t.net/ark:/85065/d7445jns
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Summary:The slender hose seen above the Sunrise balloon partially fills the balloon with helium before launch. A large portion of the balloon is left unfilled so it can expand as it ascends into the stratosphere, where air pressure is considerably lower. The launch from Esrange Space Center in Kiruna, Sweden took place in June 2009. The balloon-borne gondola contained a 1-meter solar telescope as well as other instruments on a mission to investigate the structure and dynamics of the Sun's magnetic fields.

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