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radiosonde

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radiosonde

Balloon carrying a compact package of meteorological instruments and a radio transmitter, used to ‘sound’, or measure, conditions in the atmosphere. The instruments measure temperature, pressure, and humidity, and the information gathered is transmitted back to observers on the ground. A radar target is often attached, allowing the balloon to be tracked.
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