Astronautics Vocabulary
The Astronautics Vocabulary is a glossary of terms that pertain to the science and technology of spaceflight. This alphabetical list can be navigated by clicking on the letters A-Z displayed on this page.
Definition of sounding balloon
Translation: ballon-sonde
Definition: A free or captive balloon carrying equipment for the measurement of meteorological or other (eg, cosmic radiation) quantities in the atmosphere.
Other Definition: None
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