Concept information
Preferred term
DROPSONDES
Definition
- DROPSONDES are radiosondes with a parachute dropped form an airplane carrying receiving equipment for the purpose of obtaining an upper-air sounding during descent; also called a parachute radiosonde. (en)
Broader concept
- Profilers/Sounders (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/68e079d2-303e-408c-932b-d98d2a3385e7
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