What is Federal Supply Class 6660?

FSC 6660 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 6660) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 6660?

NSC 6660 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 6660 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 6660 in?

FSC 6660 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 6660 in?

NSC 6660is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 66 which contains Instruments and Laboratory Equipment.

What is an Aneroid Barometer?

An Aneroid Barometer (BAROMETER,ANEROID) is a barometer consisting of a pressure-sensitive element which contracts or expands in proportion to atmospheric pressure, connected through a linkage to a pointer. Its dial is graduated in units of pressure measurement (pounds per square inch, inches of mercury, millibars, and the like.) To indicate atmospheric pressure only.

What is an Anemometer?

An Anemometer is a self-contained item which senses, measures, and indicates the speed of the wind and/or total air movement. Excludes transmitting devices.

What is a Precipitation Gage?

A Precipitation Gage (GAGE,PRECIPITATION) is an item which collects and measures the depth of accumulated rain, snow, and/or sleet. It may be a direct reading type or may incorporate mechanism(s) for transmitting, recording and/or indicating the measurements over a specific time frame. The instrument may be heated and/or insulated to permit operations below freezing temperatures.

What is a Weather Data Recorder?

A Weather Data Recorder (RECORDER,WEATHER DATA) is an item which records, or records and indicates data on one or more meteorological parameters as received from associated equipment. May record data on other parameters such as air speed, ground speed, latitude, longitude, used in connection with evaluating the meteorological data.

What is a Meteorological Balloon?

A Meteorological Balloon (BALLOON,METEOROLOGICAL) is a balloon designed to have a predetermined rate of free ascent when inflated with a specific volume of a lighter-than-air gas.

What is a Meteorological Resistance Temperature Element?

A Meteorological Resistance Temperature Element (TEMPERATURE ELEMENT,RESISTANCE,METEOROLOGICAL) is a temperature element consisting primarily of a resistor whose electrical resistance varies proportionally with changes in temperature.

A Wind Sock is a conical bag which is to be supported at its large end by a swivel or pivoted frame, and is used to indicate wind direction. Excludes INDICATOR, WIND DIRECTION and INDICATOR, WIND SOCK.

What is a Psychrometer?

A Psychrometer is an instrument that senses, measures, and indicates the amount of relative humidity in the atmosphere. It consists of two liquid-in-glass thermometers, one of which is equipped with a wick. Air movement (aspiration) is effected by slinging the instrument about, by use of blower, fan or the like; or the instrument may be used with no forced circulation of air.

What is a Meteorological Measuring Set?

A Meteorological Measuring Set is a group of items which senses, measures, and indicates wind direction and speed, atmospheric pressure, temperature and relative humidity, and may include rainfall and dew point temperature. See also METEOROLOGICAL STATION (as modified); and WIND MEASURING SET.

What is a Geostrophic-Gradient Wind Scale?

A Geostrophic-Gradient Wind Scale (SCALE,WIND,GEOSTROPHIC-GRADIENT) is an adjustable, thin, flat strip of plastic, metal, or other material graduated in terms of map projection, map/earth scale (representative fraction), knots, and degrees of latitude, for the determination of geostrophic and gradient winds in weather forcasting and in the analysis of upper-air weather charts.

Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus - Canada (CA)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 6660

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 6660

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 66 Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

Items Managed by Canada (CA) - NCB is 20 or 21

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NSN Format for Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus
Codified by Canada

66	60	21	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 6660 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 66, which is dedicated to Instruments And Laboratory Equipment. Specifically, NATO Supply Class 6660 focuses on Meteorological Instruments And Apparatus.

Meteorological instruments and apparatus are used to measure and study various atmospheric conditions and weather phenomena. These instruments play a crucial role in meteorology, climate research, and weather forecasting.

Some examples of meteorological instruments and apparatus that fall under NATO Supply Class 6660 include:

1. Barometers: These instruments are used to measure atmospheric pressure, which is an important parameter in weather forecasting.

2. Thermometers: Thermometers are used to measure temperature, which is a key factor in understanding weather patterns.

3. Hygrometers: Hygrometers are used to measure humidity levels in the atmosphere, providing valuable information about moisture content.

4. Anemometers: Anemometers are used to measure wind speed and direction, helping meteorologists understand wind patterns and airflow.

5. Rain Gauges: Rain gauges are used to measure the amount of precipitation, such as rainfall or snowfall, in a specific area.

6. Weather Balloons: These large balloons are equipped with instruments to measure various atmospheric parameters, including temperature, humidity, and pressure, at different altitudes.

7. Weather Stations: Weather stations are comprehensive setups that include multiple instruments to measure various meteorological parameters simultaneously.

NATO Supply Class 6660 ensures that these meteorological instruments and apparatus are properly classified and categorized for procurement and supply chain management purposes within NATO member countries.

It is important to note that this classification system is specific to NATO and may vary from other classification systems used in different countries or organizations.

FSC 6660 Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus - Canada (CA)

Includes Meteorological Ballons; Radiosonde Sets; Radarsonde Sets.

Note-Infrared assemblies (including sub-assemblies and components) designed specifically for use as or with instruments and laboratory equipment are included in the classes of this group. Also included are computers (including computer assemblies, computer systems and components) designed specifically for use with instruments and laboratory equipment.

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