Pilot Balloons also known as PIBAL or Ceiling Balloons

Available in colours red, blue black and white, these balloons are used in tasks such as determining cloud base, wind direction and wind speed up to 15000m. Tracking is invariably by Theodilite

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The ascent of these weather balloons is tracked using optical instruments or with the help of a radiosonde. The smallest size meteorological balloon recommended with a payload attached is PR-100 (100 gm). Pilot / Ceiling type meteorological balloons are a very important tool in upper air observations.

Sizes Available: PR-30, PR-45, PR-100, PR-150, PR-150T (for tethered flight)

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Balloon Specification	PR-30	PR-45	PR-100	PR-150	PR-150T
Weight, gm	30	45	100	150	150
Payload, gm	0	0	0
Recommend Free Lift, gm	60	105	300	400	450*
Nozzle lift, gm	60	105	300	400
Gross lift, gm	90	105	400	400
Diameter at release, m	0.55	0.86	0.88	0.92
Rate of ascent, m/min	140-150	150-180	140-150
Diameter at burst, m	0.95	1.20	1.85	2.20
Bursting altitude, km	12	13	16-17	17.0
Neck diameter, cm	2.5	3.0	4.0	4.0
Neck length,cm	9.0	9.0	14.0	14.0
Colour	White/Red	White/Red	White/Red	White/Red	White/Red