Radiosonde Set Dispenser
Item Name Code (INC) 18646
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The component of a radiosonde set dispensing set in which the radiosonde sets are stored, and from which they are ejected, by use of the radiosonde set dispenser control and the relay assembly.
Additional Information for Radiosonde Set Dispenser
Radiosonde Set Dispensers are devices used in meteorology to launch radiosondes into the atmosphere. A radiosonde is a small instrument package that is attached to a weather balloon and measures various atmospheric parameters such as temperature, humidity, pressure, and wind speed.
The Radiosonde Set Dispenser is designed to securely hold and release the radiosonde and weather balloon at the desired altitude. It typically consists of a launch tube or chute, a release mechanism, and a control panel. The control panel allows the operator to set the desired altitude and initiate the launch sequence.
These dispensers are used in weather stations, research facilities, and meteorological organizations to gather data about the atmosphere at different altitudes. The data collected by the radiosondes is crucial for weather forecasting, climate research, and atmospheric studies.
In summary, Radiosonde Set Dispensers are essential instruments in meteorology that facilitate the launch of radiosondes for atmospheric data collection. They are part of the supply class Meteorological Instruments And Apparatus in the supply group Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
Related Item Names for INC 18646 Radiosonde Set Dispenser
NATO Stock Numbers with Item Name 18646 Radiosonde Set Dispenser Page 1 of 1
- AN/AMQ-31
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 68F25281-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 2