Pre-Launch Equipment

A string unwinder is used to deploy the full length of the radiosonde tether string only after the balloon has been launched

Parachutes may be used in meteorological soundings as a safety feature. to slow rate of descent of the payload following balloon burst

Meteorological balloons carry the radiosondes to the edge of the atmosphere

Ensures the correct ascent rates during soundings and helps in achieving consistent burst altitudes

The Ground Check Unit allows an operator to check the correct functioning of a radiosonde before releasing it for a sounding

The Radiosonde Configuration Unit provides communication to the radiosonde from within the D-Met Sounding Software.

A balloon inflation shelter assists the user in the pre-flight preparation phase, particularly under adverse wind conditions

Supplied as an accessory to upper-air systems, the AIRMAR range of weather stations provide a direct data link to the D-Met sounding software