Concept information
Preferred term
GPS SONDE
Definition
- GPS SONDE uses dropwinsonde and Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers to measure the atmospheric state parameters (temp, humidity, windspeed/ direction pressure) and location in 3 dimensional space during the sonde's descent once each half second. Measurements are transmitted to the aircraft from the time of release until impact with the ocean's surface. (en)
Broader concept
- Radio Sounders (en)
URI
https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/82307626-ad8a-471c-b47e-d645b6bba9a2
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