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An [[upper-air sounding]] that includes determination of [[wind speed|wind speeds]] and [[wind direction|wind directions]].<br/> | |||
Historically, [[wind]] data were obtained by tracking a [[balloon]]-borne [[radiosonde]] with a [[radio direction finder|radio direction finder]]. Contemporary methods include measuring position or radiosonde velocity from a [[global positioning system]] or Loran radio [[navigation]] signals.<br/> | |||
''See also'' [[radiosonde]], [[radiosonde observation]], [[Raob|RAOB]]. | ''See also'' [[radiosonde]], [[radiosonde observation]], [[Raob|RAOB]].<br/> | ||
<p>''Term edited 30 December 2021.''</p> | <p>''Term edited 30 December 2021.''</p> | ||
Latest revision as of 05:37, 27 March 2024
rawinsonde
An upper-air sounding that includes determination of wind speeds and wind directions.
Historically, wind data were obtained by tracking a balloon-borne radiosonde with a radio direction finder. Contemporary methods include measuring position or radiosonde velocity from a global positioning system or Loran radio navigation signals.
See also radiosonde, radiosonde observation, RAOB.
Term edited 30 December 2021.