A radiosonde is a small, lightweight device used to measure atmospheric conditions high in the sky. It is attached to a weather balloon and collects data on temperature, humidity, and pressure as it ascends. This information is crucial for weather forecasting and helps meteorologists understand how the atmosphere behaves.
As the radiosonde rises, it transmits the collected data back to a ground station using radio signals. This process allows scientists to create detailed weather models. Radiosondes are typically launched twice a day from various locations around the world, contributing to global weather observations and improving our understanding of climate patterns.
