Sounding balloon

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-009059",
  "term": "Sounding balloon",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A balloon, typically filled with hydrogen or helium, that carries a radiosonde or other meteorological instruments aloft to measure atmospheric conditions. As the balloon ascends, the instruments transmit data on temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed and direction back to a ground station. These balloons can reach altitudes exceeding 30 kilometers before bursting.",
  "see_also": [
    "Balloon"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/sounding-balloon/"
}