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ra·di·o·sonde       [rey-dee-oh-sond] Pronunciation Key
–noun Meteorology.
an instrument that is carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric temperature, pressure, and humidity by means of a small radio transmitter.
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[Origin: 1935–40; radio- + sonde]
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ra·di·o·sonde       (rā'dē-ō-sŏnd')  Pronunciation Key 
n.   An instrument carried aloft, chiefly by balloon, to gather and transmit meteorological data.


[radio + French sonde, sounding line (from Old French, from Old English sund(rāp), sounding (line), from sund, sea).]

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radiosonde       (rā'dē-ō-sŏnd')  Pronunciation Key 
An instrument that is carried into the atmosphere by a balloon, makes measurements of temperature, air pressure, humidity, and wind speed and direction, and transmits the measurements back to the ground. A radiosonde is typically sent to altitudes of approximately 30 km (18.6 mi). There are approximately 70 radiosonde stations across the continental United States. Each station launches two radiosondes daily.

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