ESRL/GMD Water Vapor - Balloon Launch Photos


Dale hanging the instrument payload for pre-flight checks
Balloon inflating with helium inside the shed
Allen attaching the electronics box for valved turnaround of the balloon
Emrys and Allen connecting power and signal cables

Emrys inspecting the payload for flight worthiness
Emrys adding liquid cryogen to the FPH
Emrys carrying the instrument payload to the balloon shed
Allen attaching the payload to the balloon

Emrys and Allen moving the payload and balloon out for launch
Holding the payload, ready to launch
Emrys releasing the payload – up and away!