Radiosonde: meaning, definitions and examples

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radiosonde

 

[ หˆreษชdiษ™สŠsษ’nd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather monitoring

A radiosonde is a lightweight package of instruments that measures atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure. It is typically attached to a helium or hydrogen-filled balloon that carries it into the upper atmosphere. As the balloon ascends, the radiosonde transmits data back to a ground station via radio signals. This information is vital for meteorologists to understand weather patterns and to facilitate accurate weather forecasting.

Synonyms

atmospheric probe, weather balloon.

Examples of usage

  • The meteorologist launched a radiosonde to gather upper atmospheric data.
  • Radiosondes are essential tools for improving weather prediction models.
  • Each launch of a radiosonde provides critical information on temperature and humidity at different altitudes.

Translations

Translations of the word "radiosonde" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น radiossonda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคกเคฟเคฏเฅ‹เคœเคผเฅ‹เค‚เคกเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Radiosonde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ radiosonde

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดั–ะพะทะพะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ radiosonda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใ‚ธใ‚ชใ‚พใƒณใƒ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท radiosonde

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ radiosonda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท radyo sondasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ผ๋””์˜ค์กด๋ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงุฏูŠูˆุณูˆู†ุฏุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radiovรก sonda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rรกdiovรก sonda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ radiosonde

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ radiosonda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ radiosonde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะดะธะพะทะพะฝะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒแƒ–แƒแƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ radiosonda

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ radiosonda

Etymology

The term 'radiosonde' is derived from the prefix 'radio-', which refers to the radio signals transmitted by the device, and 'sonde', a French term meaning 'sounder' or 'probe'. The use of radiosondes began in the early 20th century when scientists sought innovative ways to collect data on the atmosphere beyond what was accessible through traditional means such as surface observations. The first successful radiosonde was developed in the 1930s, allowing for real-time data transmission from high altitudes. Over the decades, advancements in technology have led to more sophisticated instruments that can measure an array of factors influencing weather and climate, thus greatly enhancing meteorological research and forecasting capabilities.