radiosondepieken

Radiosondepieken refers to the process of launching a radiosonde, a small, expendable weather instrument package carried aloft by a weather balloon. This device is equipped with sensors to measure various atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed and direction. As the balloon ascends, typically to altitudes of 20 to 35 kilometers, the radiosonde transmits the collected data back to a ground station in real-time.

The data gathered from radiosondepieken is crucial for meteorological forecasting, climate research, and atmospheric studies. It provides vital three-dimensional information about the state of the atmosphere, which is essential for creating accurate weather models. This information helps meteorologists understand atmospheric conditions, track weather systems, and issue timely warnings for severe weather events. Radiosonde launches are conducted worldwide, often twice a day, at designated weather stations. The radiosonde itself is designed to transmit data until it reaches its maximum altitude, at which point the balloon bursts, and the instrument descends back to Earth.