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rawinsonde observation [1 record]

Record 1 2005-05-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
  • Stationary Airport Facilities
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A method of determining wind speed and direction, air temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure at various levels in the atmosphere in the vicinity of an observation station by tracking a transmitting, balloon-borne sensor package with a radio direction-finder or by radar.

OBS

rawinsonde observation: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

OBS

A rawinsonde observation is commonly used in determining atmospheric stability and for constructing vertical temperature and wind profiles.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
  • Installations fixes d'aéroport
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
OBS

observation de radiosondage-radiovent : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
  • Instalaciones fijas de aeropuerto
  • Control de tránsito aéreo
OBS

observación de radioviento-radiosonda: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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