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59 -- GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM TACTICAL DROPSONDE UNITS SOL N00039-98-PR-DF185.01 DUE 091198 POC LCDR David Sutton (519)524-7165 E-MAIL: LCDR David Sutton, suttond@spawar.navy.mil. Note 22. This requirement is in support of the MEASURE program. Required are a family of expendible devices developed for deployment from standard, tactical aircraft countermeasures dispenser systems (CMDS) to support the collection of environmental data during parachute-controlled descent, and after ground impact. Individual GPS Tactical Dropsonde expendable devices include: -- GPS TDrop, which collects atmospheric data: pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed and wind direction; -- HiMetSonde, which collects the same data as GPS TDrop, but operates at altitudes up to 65,000 feet; -- ChemSonde, which collects data on chemical warfare agents. This effort will include the engineering support, manufacturing and program management activities necessary to deliver limited quantities of TDrop units. It will also include optional support equipment and services. Posted 08/26/98 (W-SN242368). (0238)

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