Figure 54. Pilot Balloon Target ML307/AP.

TM 75053

ML307/AP

5. BRIEF FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

Pilot Balloon Target ML307/AP is a collapsible radar

reflector which is attached to a pilot balloon to assist in

tracking the balloon. The ML307/AP is used with

available radar equipment to determine upper wind di-

rection and upper wind velocity. Pilot Balloon Target

ML307/AP is made of aluminum foil with wooden rein-

forcements to prevent collapse aloft and consists of a

square plane with fins mounted on top.

6. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Construction _ _ _ _ _ Triangular shaped, alumi-

num foil backed on balsa

frame.

Dimensions _ _ _ _ _ _ 50 in. long, 50 in. wide, 37

in. high.

Approximate weight _ _ 100 g.

7. MAJOR COMPONENT:

Pilot Balloon Target ML307/AP.

8. SET, SYSTEM, FACILITY, AND CONFIGURATION

APPLICATIONS:

This unit is used in a system with available radar

equipment and pilot balloons.

9. ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED AND AUX-

ILIARY EQUIPMENT:

a. Additional Equipment.

Radar equipment.

Pilot Balloon ML159, ML160, ML161, and Pilot

Balloon Target ML306/AP.

b. Auxiliary Equipment. None.

10. TOOLS AND TEST EQUIPMENT: None.

11. REFERENCE DATA AND LITERATURE:

TM 11666021812, 25P _ _ AN/TMQ4

12. REPAIR PARTS SUPPORT CAPABILITY:

No density.

13. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Figure 54. Pilot Balloon Target ML307/AP.

Operator MOS 93F20.

14. TYPICAL BASIS OF ISSUE.

1. NOMENCLATURE: Pilot Balloon Target ML307/

15. PRICE DATA:

AP.

a. Major item _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ $0.24

b. Repair parts (1-year cost based Expendable, nonre-

2. TYPE CLASSIFICATION: Standard A.

pairable.

on 100 equipments).

3. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Unclassified.

16. ITEM REPLACED: None.

17. REMARKS:

4. PRIMARY USE OR CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Issued as a replacement unit.

Used to assist in radar tracking of pilot balloons.

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