Special Features:

Air dropped transmitting set used to measure ocean thermal gradients, transmits on channel 14 on 172.00 mhz, launch envelope g-3, helicopter compatible parachute, 800 meter (2625 ft) depth, pkg 1 per lau-126/a cntr, 39.60 in. Lg, 5.40 in. Dia.

Properties:

A mechanical device designed to be suspended from and/or towed by a surface vessel for the specific purpose of measuring and graphically recording the temperature of the water versus the depth. May include accessories and/or operating spares. See also bathythermograph set.