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radiosonde
[ rey-dee-oh-sond ]
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.
radiosonde
/ ˈreɪdɪəʊˌsɒnd /
noun
- an airborne instrument used to send meteorological information back to earth by radio Also calledradiometeorograph
radiosonde
/ rā′dē-ō-sŏnd′ /
- 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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Origin of radiosonde1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of radiosonde1
C20: radio- + French sonde sounding line
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