radiosondeequipped
Radiosonde-equipped is an attributive term used to describe platforms or instruments that carry a radiosonde, a small, battery-powered sensor package used to observe the vertical structure of the atmosphere. The radiosonde is typically attached to a weather balloon that lifts it from the surface through the troposphere and into the lower stratosphere, transmitting data back to ground receivers in real time or near real time.
A radiosonde collects measurements such as temperature, relative humidity, and atmospheric pressure as it ascends. Modern
Radiosonde-equipped launches are a core method of atmospheric observation. They are conducted by national meteorological services