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 Radiosondes and rawinsondes are types of instruments used to measure
atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind
speed/direction at various altitudes. While they are similar in function, there
are some differences in how they operate.
A radiosonde is a small, battery-powered device that is carried aloft by a
helium-filled balloon. As the balloon rises, the radiosonde transmits data back
to a ground station, typically using radio waves. The data includes measurements
of temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed/direction. Radiosondes are
often used in weather forecasting and research, as they provide a vertical
profile of the atmosphere.
A rawinsonde is similar to a radiosonde, but it also has a radar system that
allows it to measure wind speed and direction in addition to the other
atmospheric parameters. The radar system sends out a signal that is reflected
back by particles in the air, and the Doppler shift of the signal is used to
calculate wind speed and direction. Rawinsondes are typically launched from the
ground using a balloon, and they transmit data back to a ground station in
real-time.
A wind-sonde is a type of instrument that is used to measure wind speed and
direction aloft using radio waves. Like radiosondes and rawinsondes, wind-sondes
are typically carried aloft by a balloon. As the wind-sonde rises, it transmits
a signal back to a ground station, which is used to calculate wind speed and
direction. Wind-sondes are often used in research and atmospheric monitoring.
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