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| The weather balloon is carefully unwrapped | and begins to be inflated by Paul McCrone |
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| Note the red tank used for filling the balloon with helium. | The balloon is positioned in the center of the courtyard of the conference center. |
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| The balloon was held in position. | The orange cloth is a parachute and designed for the sensor units to "soft land". (continue, go to BALLOON LAUNCH) |