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  • Radiosonde - Mark II Microsonde

Archive
Bib No.:
  • 631810
Level:
  • Item
Archive Reference:
  • MET/4/3/17
Creator:
  • Sippican Meteorological Instruments
Date:
  • 2001
Extent of unit:
  • Height 20 cm Width 15 cm Depth 10 cm
Description:
  • A small radio transmitter, carried upwards by a balloon, by means of which measurements of pressure, temperature and humidity may be obtained from the upper atmosphere. Designed to be a lower cost alternative to conventional radiosondes. Only need one person to launch and uses a smaller balloon. Pre-calibrated in order to bypass the need for a ground check. Powered by a water activated battery. Transmits data digitally. A present from Belgium in 2003. S/N: 002588393. Humidity lockin 19587.6. Termistor lockin 18496.
Media Type:
  • Artefact
Language:
  • N/A
Conditions Governing Access:
  • Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
Owning Organisation:
  • Met Office
Location:
  • Library
Collection:
  • Archive Collection
Status:
  • Reference Only
Location (Room/Bay):
  • Three Wall Unit, Library

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