Constant-level balloon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-004621",
  "term": "Constant-level balloon",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A type of meteorological balloon designed to float at a relatively constant geometric altitude in the atmosphere. These balloons are used to track air parcel trajectories and measure atmospheric variables like wind speed, temperature, and humidity at specific heights. They differ from constant-pressure balloons, which maintain a constant pressure altitude.",
  "synonyms": [
    "constant-pressure balloon"
  ],
  "see_also": [
    "anchor balloon",
    "super pressure balloon",
    "tetroon",
    "zero-pressure balloon"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/constant-level-balloon/"
}