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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.

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https://gcmd.earthdata.nasa.gov/kms/concept/68e079d2-303e-408c-932b-d98d2a3385e7

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