Daily Weather Balloon Launch
Infrastructure0Instead of $96.5M on BOM.gov.au, you could buy 214,444 × Daily Weather Balloon Launch
📋 Description
Atmospheric sounding with helium balloon and radiosonde
💰 Cost Breakdown
- Unit Cost: $450 AUD
- BOM Website Cost: $96,500,000 AUD
- Quantity Available: 214,444 units
- Total Alternative Value: $96,499,800 AUD
🎯 Procurement Context
Could launch 214,444 weather balloons - 587 years of daily launches
✅ Source Verification
- Primary Source: https://www.bom.gov.au/inside/services-policy.shtml
- Senate Reference: Senate Estimates 2024 - Environment and Communications Committee
- Calculation Notes: Includes helium, radiosonde instrument, and ground staff time
- Last Verified: 15 November 2024