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Kytoon

Term · Meteorology and atmospheric science · MLC-T-MET-006824

A tethered aircraft that combines characteristics of both a kite and a balloon, designed to remain stable in the air for extended periods. It uses aerodynamic lift from its kite-like shape and buoyancy from an internal gas, usually helium, to maintain altitude. Kytoons are employed for meteorological observations, carrying instruments aloft to measure atmospheric conditions at different heights.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-MET-006824
FieldMeteorology and atmospheric science
See alsoWiresonde
Record as JSON
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  "term": "Kytoon",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A tethered aircraft that combines characteristics of both a kite and a balloon, designed to remain stable in the air for extended periods. It uses aerodynamic lift from its kite-like shape and buoyancy from an internal gas, usually helium, to maintain altitude. Kytoons are employed for meteorological observations, carrying instruments aloft to measure atmospheric conditions at different heights.",
  "see_also": [
    "wiresonde"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/kytoon/"
}

Record 5,322 of 10,702 in Meteorology and atmospheric science terminology (MLC-0110). Request the full dataset.