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Balloon-Borne Sounding System (SONDE) - IOP

Instrument Categories: Radiometric, Atmospheric Profiling

General Overview

Picture of the Balloon-Borne Sounding System (SONDE)

The balloon-borne sounding system (SONDE) provides in-situ measurements (vertical profiles) of both the thermodynamic state of the atmosphere, and the wind speed and direction.

IOPs Where the Instrument was Used

Primary Measurements Taken

The following measurements are those considered scientifically relevant. Refer to the datastream (netcdf) file headers for the list of all available measurements, including those recorded for diagnostic or quality assurance purposes.

Mentor(s)

Richard Coulter
(630) 252-5833
rlcoulter@anl.gov

Michael Ritsche
associate
(630) 252-1554
mtritsche@anl.gov

Donna Holdridge
associate
(630) 252-5148
djholdridge@anl.gov