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pilot balloon: see weather balloon weather balloon, balloon used in the measurement and evaluation of mostly upper atmospheric conditions (see atmosphere ). Information may be gathered during the vertical ascent of the balloon through the atmosphere or during its motions once it has reached a ..... Click the link for more information. . pilot balloon [′pī·lət bə‚lün] (engineering) A small balloon whose ascent is followed by a theodolite in order to obtain data for the computation of the speed and direction of winds in the upper air. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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