Rawin target

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008419",
  "term": "Rawin target",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A device attached to a free-rising balloon that allows its position to be tracked by ground-based radar or radio equipment for upper-air wind measurements. Common targets include radar reflectors, which are typically metallic corner reflectors, or small radio transmitters. The tracking data is used to calculate wind velocity at different altitudes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/rawin-target/"
}