Ballooning and Observation Laboratory for Thunderstorms (BOLT)
TTU's Ballooning and Observation Laboratory for Thunderstorms (BOLT) is a mobile platform designed for flexible use in field operations coordination, radiosonde launches, and instrument maintenance.
Vehicle: | Freightliner Sprinter 2500, high roof Factory aux battery; variable high idle |
Cabin: | 2+2 seating, roof-mounted A/C |
Sounding system: | Vaisala DigiCORA MW41 RS92-SGP sondes, 400 MHz 2 helium tanks and launch tube |
Communications: | VHF radio, cellular data modem 4.5 m pneumatic mast, roof-mounted |
Atmospheric Science
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3102