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- DictionaryWeath·er bal·loon/ˈweT͟Hər bəˈlo͞on/
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- 1. a balloon equipped with meteorological apparatus which is sent into the atmosphere to provide information about the weather.
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A weather balloon, also known as a sounding balloon, is a balloon (specifically a type of high-altitude balloon) that carries instruments to the stratosphere to send back information on atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity and wind speed by means of a small, expendable measuring device called a radiosonde.
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May 24, 2024 · A weather balloon (or sounding balloon) is a device that carries meteorological instrumentation into the atmosphere. It consists of a radiosonde attached to a balloon that measures temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, and other data, which are sent back to a base station on Earth for analysis.
Oct 19, 2023 · Whether it's a tornado warning or the weather report on the 6 o'clock news, weather balloons are what keep people on the ground tuned in to the meteorological workings of the upper atmosphere. What kind of information does a weather balloon collect, and how does it accomplish this feat?
WEATHER BALLOON definition: 1. a type of balloon that contains measuring instruments and that is sent into the air in order to…. Learn more.
weather balloon meaning: 1. a type of balloon that contains measuring instruments and that is sent into the air in order to…. Learn more.
A balloon used to carry instruments aloft to gather meteorological data in the atmosphere. Weather balloons are tracked by radar, Global Positioning System, or theodolites.
Jul 16, 2019 · Cecily Tynan explains why meteorologists use weather balloons and how they help predict the weather.
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