Wiresonde Set

Item Name Code (INC) 01079

Meteorological Instruments and Apparatus: Federal Supply Class: FSC 6660; NATO Supply Classification Class: NSC 6660
Instruments and Laboratory Equipment: Federal Supply Group: FSG 66; NATO Supply Classification Group: NSG 66
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A group of related items which senses, measures, and transmits by wires to an indicator(s) and/or recorder(s) the values of meteorogogical parameters at any desired level in the lower layers of the atmosphere.

Additional Information for Wiresonde Set

A Wiresonde Set is a type of meteorological instrument used for atmospheric sounding. It is specifically designed to measure various atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed/direction at different altitudes.

The Wiresonde Set consists of a small weather balloon, a radiosonde (a device that measures and transmits atmospheric data), and a set of wires or cables that connect the radiosonde to the ground station. The radiosonde is attached to the balloon and released into the atmosphere. As the balloon ascends, the radiosonde collects data and transmits it back to the ground station via the wires.

The data collected by the Wiresonde Set is crucial for weather forecasting, climate research, and atmospheric studies. It provides valuable information about the vertical profile of the atmosphere, which helps meteorologists understand weather patterns, track storms, and make accurate predictions.

In summary, a Wiresonde Set is a meteorological instrument used for atmospheric sounding, providing important data about the atmosphere's temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed/direction at different altitudes.

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NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 01079 Wiresonde Set Page 1 of 1

6660-00-663-8087
Wiresonde Set

ANUMQ4: RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: X

1 Jan 1963