- Radiosonde Mk 2b
Archive
Bib No.:
- 631856
Level:
- Item
Archive Reference:
- MET/4/3/63
Creator:
- Whitely Electrical Radio Ltd
Date:
- 1950 - 1975
Extent of unit:
- 30cmx30cmx29cm
Description:
- Radiosonde with 6 cup anemometer and instruments for recording temperature, pressure and humidity. Designed by the Met Office as an update to the Mk 2. Made largely from silver cardboard with metal sensors arranged around the body. Top lifts off to reveal Radio transmission device inside. Metal balloon and parachute holder clips onto main body. Met Reference 10092.
Media Type:
- Artefact
Language:
- N/A
Conditions Governing Access:
- Open
Conditions Governing Reproduction:
Owning Organisation:
- Met Office
Location:
- Archive Exeter
Collection:
- Archive Collection
Status:
- Reference Only
Location (Room/Bay):
- W07.B4