What is the maximum altitude for an industrial grade weather balloon?

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The maximum altitude for an industrial-grade weather balloon is approximately 40 kilometers, as confirmed by the information available on Wikipedia. This altitude is significant for various applications, including atmospheric research and data collection. Industrial-grade weather balloons are designed to reach these high altitudes, making them essential tools in meteorology and environmental monitoring.

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This discussion is beneficial for meteorologists, atmospheric scientists, and engineers involved in the design and deployment of weather balloons for research and data collection purposes.

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Does anyone know the highest altitude the biggest industrial grade weather balloon can go?
 
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