National Item Identification Number
01-445-9034
014459034
6660-01-445-9034
6660014459034
National Stock Number
Item Name
THEODOLITE,METEOROLOGICAL
Federal Supply Class
6660
Description
A telescopic instrument used in determination of wind direction and speed by optical tracking of free moving balloons. Two telescopes are generally provided, one for finding the object and the other for tracking. Sighting through the scopes is by means of right angle eyepieces. Vernier scales are used for fine reading of the horizontal and vertical circles. Some instruments are designed with auxiliary devices for plotting the observed positions at the time of observations. Illumination may be provided for observations at night. Excludes TRANSIT and TRANSIT, POCKET.
Commercial and Government Entity Code (Supplier Data)
35643
Reference Numbers (Part Numbers)
559514
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