Letter Report of Evaluation - Balloon Borne Radio Relay

Abstract

The balloon borne radio relay was evaluated to determine if the use of large helium filled balloons to elevate a radio is a practical and efficient method of improving line-of-sight communications in Vietnam. The balloons were of the 5300 cubic foot class. Using the balloon to lift an AN/PRC-25 radio and remote control unit AN/GRA-39, the line-of-sight communications were extended to 50 kilometers in open terrain, and up to 30 kilometers in jungle terrain.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 10, 1969
Accession Number
AD0848980

Entities

People

  • Floyd E. Potter

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Anchors (Structural)
  • Army
  • Clearances
  • Communication Systems
  • Export Controls
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Line Of Sight
  • Military Assistance
  • Pressure Regulators
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Relay Systems
  • Regulators
  • Security
  • Tactical Radios
  • Test And Evaluation

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