Instrument
Met Office Radiosondes
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Abstract
The Met Office have operated a range of radiosonde systems over the years as part of their operational upper air monitoring system. A radiosonde is a lightweight, balloon-borne instrument that measures profiles of pressure, temperature and humidity from the ground to approximately 40km. The radiosonde is equipped with a radio transmitter for sending the measurements to the observing station.
Abbreviation: metoffice-radiosonde
Keywords: met office, radiosonde
keywords: | met office, radiosonde |
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instrumentType: | Sonde |
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Instrument: Vaisala RS92SGP Radiosonde |
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